Wolfe Dam 2
Wolfe Dam 2 is an earth dam located in Hill County, Texas, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Wolfe Dam 2
The primary purpose of Wolfe Dam 2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Richard Wolfe (private). It impounds the Tr-island Creek.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 516 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 59 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 70 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Hill |
| River/Stream | Tr-island Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.25000, -97.12167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 516 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 70 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | RICHARD WOLFE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06728 |
| Federal ID | TX06728 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |