Saron Lake No 2 Dam
Saron Lake No 2 Dam is an earth dam located in Trinity County, Texas, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Saron Lake No 2 Dam
The primary purpose of Saron Lake No 2 Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Corbin Robertson (private). It impounds the Tr-dads Creek.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 68 acre-feet. Completed in 1962, 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 05/18/1983. That was over 42 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Trinity |
| River/Stream | Tr-dads Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.01436, -95.26499 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CORBIN ROBERTSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/18/1983 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00509 |
| Federal ID | TX00509 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |