Winn Exploration Dam No 2
Key Takeaway
Winn Exploration Dam No 2 is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 47.7% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 650 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 96 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,800 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04738 |
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
WINN EXPLORATION CO INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Winn Exploration Dam No 2?
Winn Exploration 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 Winn Exploration Dam No 2?
Winn Exploration Dam No 2 is owned by WINN EXPLORATION CO INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Winn Exploration Dam No 2 built?
Winn Exploration Dam No 2 was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Winn Exploration Dam No 2?
Winn Exploration Dam No 2 serves the following purposes: Water Supply, 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 Winn Exploration Dam No 2?
Winn Exploration Dam No 2 has a dam height of 24 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 Winn Exploration Dam No 2 last inspected?
Winn Exploration Dam No 2 was last inspected on August 5, 1975. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.