Haywire Lake No 2 Dam
Key Takeaway
Haywire Lake No 2 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1930 and is 96 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 45 ft (taller than 90.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 425 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 321 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00780 |
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
DAVID LEONARD
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Haywire Lake No 2 Dam?
Haywire 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 Haywire Lake No 2 Dam?
Haywire Lake No 2 Dam is owned by DAVID LEONARD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Haywire Lake No 2 Dam built?
Haywire Lake No 2 Dam was completed in 1930, making it 96 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 Haywire Lake No 2 Dam?
Haywire Lake No 2 Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Haywire Lake No 2 Dam?
Haywire Lake No 2 Dam has a dam height of 45 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 Haywire Lake No 2 Dam last inspected?
Haywire Lake No 2 Dam was last inspected on April 9, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.