Herrling Lake 2 Dam
Herrling Lake 2 Dam is an earth dam located in Brazos County, Texas, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Herrling Lake 2 Dam
The primary purpose of Herrling 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 James D Wilson Et Al (private). It impounds the Tr-navasota River.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 5,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 60 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 800 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 622 square miles. Completed in 1956, 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 11/23/1982. That was over 43 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Brazos |
| River/Stream | Tr-navasota River |
| Coordinates | 30.85671, -96.19270 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 548 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 60 acres |
| Drainage Area | 622 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JAMES D WILSON ET AL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/23/1982 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01877 |
| Federal ID | TX01877 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |