Wortham Lake No 2 Dam
Key Takeaway
Wortham Lake No 2 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1923 and is 103 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 33.5% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1923 (103 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00690 |
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
CITY OF WORTHAM
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Wortham Lake No 2 Dam?
Wortham Lake No 2 Dam 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 Wortham Lake No 2 Dam?
Wortham Lake No 2 Dam is owned by CITY OF WORTHAM (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wortham Lake No 2 Dam built?
Wortham Lake No 2 Dam was completed in 1923, making it 103 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 Wortham Lake No 2 Dam?
Wortham Lake No 2 Dam 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 Wortham Lake No 2 Dam?
Wortham Lake No 2 Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Wortham Lake No 2 Dam last inspected?
Wortham Lake No 2 Dam was last inspected on February 10, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.