El Colina Lake No 2 Dam
El Colina Lake No 2 Dam is an earth dam located in Bosque County, Texas, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About El Colina Lake No 2 Dam
The primary purpose of El Colina 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 James Smith;vernon Smith (private). It impounds the Tr-steele Creek.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 1,380 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 500 acre-feet. Completed in 1969, 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Bosque |
| River/Stream | Tr-steele Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.06515, -97.70089 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,380 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 211 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | JAMES SMITH;VERNON SMITH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04980 |
| Federal ID | TX04980 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |