Hutson Dam No 2
Key Takeaway
Hutson Dam No 2 is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 67.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 447 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06018 |
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
WR HUTSON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hutson Dam No 2?
Hutson 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 Hutson Dam No 2?
Hutson Dam No 2 is owned by WR HUTSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hutson Dam No 2 built?
Hutson 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 Hutson Dam No 2?
Hutson Dam No 2 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Hutson Dam No 2?
Hutson Dam No 2 has a dam height of 30 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.