Sofge Bates Lake No 2 Dam
Sofge Bates Lake No 2 Dam is an earth dam located in San Saba County, Texas, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Sofge Bates Lake No 2 Dam
The primary purpose of Sofge Bates Lake No 2 Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by H Sofge (private). It impounds the Tr-hogg Branch.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 109 acre-feet. Completed in 1948, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | San Saba |
| River/Stream | Tr-hogg Branch |
| Coordinates | 31.39464, -98.90863 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | H SOFGE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05199 |
| Federal ID | TX05199 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |