Lake Bluebonnet Dam No 2

TR-DECKER CREEK· Travis, Texas· Earth· 9 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Lake Bluebonnet Dam No 2 is classified as low hazard in Texas. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 9 ft (taller than 2.7% in TX)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage197 acre-ft
Normal Storage85 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDTX06370

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: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

APPLIED MATERIALS INC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Lake Bluebonnet 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 Lake Bluebonnet Dam No 2?

Lake Bluebonnet Dam No 2 is owned by APPLIED MATERIALS INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Lake Bluebonnet Dam No 2?

Lake Bluebonnet Dam No 2 serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Lake Bluebonnet Dam No 2?

Lake Bluebonnet Dam No 2 has a dam height of 9 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.