Fairway Oaks Reservoir Dam No 2
Key Takeaway
Fairway Oaks Reservoir Dam No 2 is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 7.4% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Dam Type | Other |
| Max Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,200 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05047 |
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
FAIRWAY OAKS COUNTRY CLUB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Fairway Oaks Reservoir Dam No 2?
Fairway Oaks Reservoir Dam No 2 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 Fairway Oaks Reservoir Dam No 2?
Fairway Oaks Reservoir Dam No 2 is owned by FAIRWAY OAKS COUNTRY CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fairway Oaks Reservoir Dam No 2 built?
Fairway Oaks Reservoir Dam No 2 was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Fairway Oaks Reservoir Dam No 2?
Fairway Oaks Reservoir Dam No 2 serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Fairway Oaks Reservoir Dam No 2?
Fairway Oaks Reservoir Dam No 2 has a dam height of 12 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.
When was Fairway Oaks Reservoir Dam No 2 last inspected?
Fairway Oaks Reservoir Dam No 2 was last inspected on January 7, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.