Lakeview Ws Scs Site 2 Dam
Lakeview Ws Scs Site 2 Dam is an earth dam located in Donley County, Texas, built in 1976. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lakeview Ws Scs Site 2 Dam
The primary purpose of Lakeview Ws Scs Site 2 Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Donley County;donley County Swcd;hall-donley Counties Wcid 1 (local government). It impounds the Brushy Creek.
The dam stands 47 feet tall and stretches 3,010 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 58 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,469 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/16/2021.
At 47 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Donley |
| River/Stream | Brushy Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.77208, -100.89814 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,010 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,469 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,469 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 661 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 58 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,911 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | DONLEY COUNTY;DONLEY COUNTY SWCD;HALL-DONLEY COUNTIES WCID 1 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/16/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04379 |
| Federal ID | TX04379 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |