Slayden Lake No2 Dam
Slayden Lake No2 Dam is an earth dam located in Shelby County, Texas, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Slayden Lake No2 Dam
The primary purpose of Slayden Lake No2 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by International Paper Company (private). It impounds the Tr-mill Creek.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 555 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet. Completed in 1958, 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Shelby |
| River/Stream | Tr-mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.70395, -94.20414 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 555 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00311 |
| Federal ID | TX00311 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |