Whittenburg Lake No 2 Dam - North
Key Takeaway
Whittenburg Lake No 2 Dam - North is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 2000 and is 26 years old. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 67.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 830 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 455 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
| NID ID | TX09457 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CHAPMAN LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Whittenburg Lake No 2 Dam - North?
Whittenburg Lake No 2 Dam - North is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Whittenburg Lake No 2 Dam - North?
Whittenburg Lake No 2 Dam - North is owned by CHAPMAN LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Whittenburg Lake No 2 Dam - North built?
Whittenburg Lake No 2 Dam - North was completed in 2000, making it 26 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Whittenburg Lake No 2 Dam - North?
Whittenburg Lake No 2 Dam - North has a dam height of 30 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 Whittenburg Lake No 2 Dam - North last inspected?
Whittenburg Lake No 2 Dam - North was last inspected on September 24, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.