Hicks Dam No 2
Key Takeaway
Hicks Dam No 2 is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 64.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06614 |
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
HICKS BROS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hicks Dam No 2?
Hicks 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 Hicks Dam No 2?
Hicks Dam No 2 is owned by HICKS BROS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hicks Dam No 2 built?
Hicks Dam No 2 was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Hicks Dam No 2?
Hicks Dam No 2 serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Hicks Dam No 2?
Hicks Dam No 2 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.
When was Hicks Dam No 2 last inspected?
Hicks Dam No 2 was last inspected on January 1, 1973. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.