Keenan Lake No 2 Dam

TR-BEAR CREEK· Hill, Texas· Built 1968· Earth· 30 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Keenan Lake No 2 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 67.1% in TX)
Dam Length1,200 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage240 acre-ft
Normal Storage120 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)
NID IDTX05408

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

BARRY KEENAN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Keenan Lake No 2 Dam?

Keenan 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 Keenan Lake No 2 Dam?

Keenan Lake No 2 Dam is owned by BARRY KEENAN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Keenan Lake No 2 Dam built?

Keenan Lake No 2 Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Keenan Lake No 2 Dam?

Keenan Lake No 2 Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Keenan Lake No 2 Dam?

Keenan Lake No 2 Dam 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.