Whittenburg Lake No 2 Dam - North
Whittenburg Lake No 2 Dam - North is an earth dam located in Potter County, Texas, built in 2000. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Whittenburg Lake No 2 Dam - North
Whittenburg Lake No 2 Dam - North is a dam in Potter, Texas. The dam is owned by Chapman Limited Partnership (private). It impounds the West Amarillo Creek near Amarillo.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 830 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 454 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 79 square miles. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/04/2023.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Potter |
| Nearest City | Amarillo |
| River/Stream | West Amarillo Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.32923, -101.92521 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 830 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 454 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 454 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 199 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 79 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | CHAPMAN LIMITED PARTNERSHIP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/04/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX09457 |
| Federal ID | TX09457 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |