Calhoun Lake 2 Dam
Calhoun Lake 2 Dam is an earth dam located in Anderson County, Texas, built in 1951. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Calhoun Lake 2 Dam
The primary purpose of Calhoun Lake 2 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by V C Cattle Co Inc (private). It impounds the Stills Creek.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 960 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 55 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 673 acre-feet. Completed in 1951, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 05/11/1983. That was over 42 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Anderson |
| River/Stream | Stills Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.73344, -95.57325 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 960 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 673 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 673 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 352 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 55 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | V C CATTLE CO INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/11/1983 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00142 |
| Federal ID | TX00142 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |