El Colina Lake No 2 Dam
Key Takeaway
El Colina Lake No 2 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 64.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,380 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 211 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04980 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
JAMES SMITH;VERNON SMITH
Private
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What is the hazard classification of El Colina Lake No 2 Dam?
El Colina Lake No 2 Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates El Colina Lake No 2 Dam?
El Colina Lake No 2 Dam is owned by JAMES SMITH;VERNON SMITH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was El Colina Lake No 2 Dam built?
El Colina Lake No 2 Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of El Colina Lake No 2 Dam?
El Colina Lake No 2 Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is El Colina Lake No 2 Dam?
El Colina Lake No 2 Dam has a dam height of 29 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.