Pitcock Cattle Dam No 2
Key Takeaway
Pitcock Cattle Dam No 2 is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 23.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02792 |
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
PITCOCK CO
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pitcock Cattle Dam No 2?
Pitcock Cattle 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 Pitcock Cattle Dam No 2?
Pitcock Cattle Dam No 2 is owned by PITCOCK CO (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pitcock Cattle Dam No 2 built?
Pitcock Cattle Dam No 2 was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Pitcock Cattle Dam No 2?
Pitcock Cattle Dam 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 Pitcock Cattle Dam No 2?
Pitcock Cattle Dam No 2 has a dam height of 17 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 Pitcock Cattle Dam No 2 last inspected?
Pitcock Cattle Dam No 2 was last inspected on February 4, 1966. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.