Dry Devils And Lowrey Ws Scs Site 2 Dam
Dry Devils And Lowrey Ws Scs Site 2 Dam is an earth dam located in Schleicher County, Texas, built in 1961. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Dry Devils And Lowrey Ws Scs Site 2 Dam
The primary purpose of Dry Devils And Lowrey Ws Scs Site 2 Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Eldorado Divide Swcd;schleicher County (local government). It impounds the Dry Devils River near Sonora.
The dam stands 48 feet tall and stretches 1,870 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 45 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 9,232 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 25 square miles. Completed in 1961, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/31/2024.
At 48 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Schleicher |
| Nearest City | Sonora |
| River/Stream | Dry Devils River |
| Coordinates | 30.71975, -100.72033 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,870 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 9,232 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 9,232 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 45 acres |
| Drainage Area | 25 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 22,508 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | ELDORADO DIVIDE SWCD;SCHLEICHER COUNTY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/31/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02297 |
| Federal ID | TX02297 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |