Shaw Lake Dam No 2
Key Takeaway
Shaw Lake Dam No 2 is classified as significant hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 12.5% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 234 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 660 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03539 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CHARLES RICHARDSON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Shaw Lake Dam No 2?
Shaw Lake Dam No 2 is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Shaw Lake Dam No 2?
Shaw Lake Dam No 2 is owned by CHARLES RICHARDSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Shaw Lake Dam No 2 built?
Shaw Lake Dam No 2 was completed in 1954, making it 72 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 Shaw Lake Dam No 2?
Shaw Lake Dam No 2 serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Shaw Lake Dam No 2?
Shaw Lake Dam 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 Shaw Lake Dam No 2 last inspected?
Shaw Lake Dam No 2 was last inspected on July 6, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.