Ladenburger Lower Lake No 2

SHELTON MILL BRANCH· Henderson, Texas· Built 1974· Earth· 14 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Ladenburger Lower Lake No 2 is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 12.5% in TX)
Dam Length613 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage100 acre-ft
Normal Storage71 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)
NID IDTX05982

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
Last Inspection: June 22, 2009
State Regulated: No

Ownership

ROBERT NOBLE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Ladenburger Lower Lake No 2?

Ladenburger Lower Lake 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 Ladenburger Lower Lake No 2?

Ladenburger Lower Lake No 2 is owned by ROBERT NOBLE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Ladenburger Lower Lake No 2 built?

Ladenburger Lower Lake No 2 was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Ladenburger Lower Lake No 2?

Ladenburger Lower Lake No 2 serves the following purposes: Recreation, 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 Ladenburger Lower Lake No 2?

Ladenburger Lower Lake No 2 has a dam height of 14 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 Ladenburger Lower Lake No 2 last inspected?

Ladenburger Lower Lake No 2 was last inspected on June 22, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.