Watkins Lake No 2 Dam
Watkins Lake No 2 Dam is an earth dam located in Zavala County, Texas, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Watkins Lake No 2 Dam
The primary purpose of Watkins Lake No 2 Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ross Watkins (private). It impounds the Maverick Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 1,285 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 562 acre-feet. Completed in 1958, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 | Zavala |
| River/Stream | Maverick Creek |
| Coordinates | 28.97980, -99.96786 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,285 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 562 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 562 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | ROSS WATKINS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01805 |
| Federal ID | TX01805 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |