Stroube Dam No 2
Key Takeaway
Stroube Dam No 2 is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1922 and is 104 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 3.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 636 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1922 (104 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04279 |
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
EDWIN COX
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Stroube Dam No 2?
Stroube 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 Stroube Dam No 2?
Stroube Dam No 2 is owned by EDWIN COX (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Stroube Dam No 2 built?
Stroube Dam No 2 was completed in 1922, making it 104 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 Stroube Dam No 2?
Stroube 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 Stroube Dam No 2?
Stroube Dam No 2 has a dam height of 10 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 Stroube Dam No 2 last inspected?
Stroube Dam No 2 was last inspected on November 13, 1974. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.