Woodward Dam No 2
Woodward Dam No 2 is an earth dam located in Coryell County, Texas, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Woodward Dam No 2
The primary purpose of Woodward 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 Jean Whaley (private). It impounds the Tr-settlement Branch.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 370 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. Completed in 1962, 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 09/29/1977. That was over 48 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Coryell |
| River/Stream | Tr-settlement Branch |
| Coordinates | 31.21500, -97.91833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JEAN WHALEY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/29/1977 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04894 |
| Federal ID | TX04894 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |