Dekkers Lake No 2 Dam
Key Takeaway
Dekkers Lake No 2 Dam is classified as significant hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1997 and is 29 years old. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 33.5% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 425 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 283 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 217 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
| NID ID | TX07492 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
GIDEON DEKKERS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dekkers Lake No 2 Dam?
Dekkers Lake No 2 Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Dekkers Lake No 2 Dam?
Dekkers Lake No 2 Dam is owned by GIDEON DEKKERS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dekkers Lake No 2 Dam built?
Dekkers Lake No 2 Dam was completed in 1997, making it 29 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Dekkers Lake No 2 Dam?
Dekkers Lake No 2 Dam has a dam height of 20 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.