Halsell Lake No 2 Dam
Halsell Lake No 2 Dam is an earth dam located in Maverick County, Texas, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Halsell Lake No 2 Dam
The primary purpose of Halsell 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 Ewing Halsell Foundation (private). It impounds the Tr-saus Creek.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 1,040 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 336 acre-feet. Completed in 1963, 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 03/27/1990. That was over 36 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Maverick |
| River/Stream | Tr-saus Creek |
| Coordinates | 28.61380, -100.25426 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,040 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 336 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 336 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | EWING HALSELL FOUNDATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/27/1990 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03663 |
| Federal ID | TX03663 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |