Fairway Oaks Reservoir Dam No 2
Fairway Oaks Reservoir Dam No 2 is an other dam located in Taylor County, Texas, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Fairway Oaks Reservoir Dam No 2
The primary purpose of Fairway Oaks Reservoir 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 Fairway Oaks Country Club (private). It impounds the Buttonwillow Creek near Abilene.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 97 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 01/07/2009. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Taylor |
| Nearest City | Abilene |
| River/Stream | Buttonwillow Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.38071, -99.76115 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | FAIRWAY OAKS COUNTRY CLUB |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/07/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05047 |
| Federal ID | TX05047 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |