Jesse Mcneel Lake No 2 Dam
Jesse Mcneel Lake No 2 Dam is an earth dam located in Zapata County, Texas, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Jesse Mcneel Lake No 2 Dam
The primary purpose of Jesse Mcneel Lake No 2 Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Jess Mcneel Estate (private). It impounds the Dolores Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 1,320 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 33 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 416 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, 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 | Zapata |
| River/Stream | Dolores Creek |
| Coordinates | 27.22999, -99.35250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,320 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 416 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 416 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 211 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | JESS MCNEEL ESTATE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02403 |
| Federal ID | TX02403 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |