Canyon Lakes Project Dam No 2
Canyon Lakes Project Dam No 2 is an other dam located in Lubbock County, Texas, built in 1975. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Canyon Lakes Project Dam No 2
The primary purpose of Canyon Lakes Project Dam No 2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Lubbock (local government). It impounds the Yellowhouse Draw.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 204 square miles. Completed in 1975, 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/21/2024.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Lubbock |
| River/Stream | Yellowhouse Draw |
| Coordinates | 33.60810, -101.86316 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 204 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,921 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CITY OF LUBBOCK |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/21/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04317 |
| Federal ID | TX04317 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |