Gunstream Dam No 2
Key Takeaway
Gunstream Dam No 2 is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 33.5% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 501 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 215 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 605 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00956 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
GUNSTREAM LAND CORPORATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Gunstream Dam No 2?
Gunstream Dam No 2 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Gunstream Dam No 2?
Gunstream Dam No 2 is owned by GUNSTREAM LAND CORPORATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Gunstream Dam No 2 built?
Gunstream Dam No 2 was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Gunstream Dam No 2?
Gunstream 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 Gunstream Dam No 2?
Gunstream Dam No 2 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.
When was Gunstream Dam No 2 last inspected?
Gunstream Dam No 2 was last inspected on December 2, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.