Lost Maples State Park Dam No 2

CAN CREEK· Bandera, Texas· Earth· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation State Government

Key Takeaway

Lost Maples State Park Dam No 2 is classified as low hazard in Texas. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 61.3% in TX)
Dam Length456 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage30 acre-ft
Normal Storage14 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
NID IDTX09295

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: August 17, 1977
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lost Maples State Park Dam No 2?

Lost Maples State Park 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 Lost Maples State Park Dam No 2?

Lost Maples State Park Dam No 2 is owned by TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Lost Maples State Park Dam No 2?

Lost Maples State Park 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 Lost Maples State Park Dam No 2?

Lost Maples State Park Dam No 2 has a dam height of 28 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 Lost Maples State Park Dam No 2 last inspected?

Lost Maples State Park Dam No 2 was last inspected on August 17, 1977. 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.