Old Second Lift Dam
Old Second Lift Dam is an earth dam located in Fort Bend County, Texas, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Old Second Lift Dam
The primary purpose of Old Second Lift Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Galveston County Water Authority (local government). It impounds the Oyster Creek near Sugar Land.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 2,000 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. The most recent inspection on record was 02/01/1983. That was over 43 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Fort Bend |
| Nearest City | Sugar Land |
| River/Stream | Oyster Creek |
| Coordinates | 29.66139, -95.75869 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,000 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | GALVESTON COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/01/1983 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01562 |
| Federal ID | TX01562 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |