Shaw Lake Dam No 2
Shaw Lake Dam No 2 is an earth dam located in Rusk County, Texas, built in 1954. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Shaw Lake Dam No 2
The primary purpose of Shaw Lake Dam No 2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Charles Richardson (private). It impounds the Flanigan Branch.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 234 acre-feet. Completed in 1954, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/06/2010. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Rusk |
| River/Stream | Flanigan Branch |
| Coordinates | 32.16803, -94.83897 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 234 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 234 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 660 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CHARLES RICHARDSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/06/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03539 |
| Federal ID | TX03539 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |