Kellam No 2 Dam
Kellam No 2 Dam is an earth dam located in Van Zandt County, Texas, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Kellam No 2 Dam
The primary purpose of Kellam No 2 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jack Kellam (private). It impounds the Tr-grand Saline Creek.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 418 acre-feet. Completed in 1957, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/18/1972. That was over 53 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Van Zandt |
| River/Stream | Tr-grand Saline Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.50695, -95.76784 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 418 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 418 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 198 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JACK KELLAM |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/18/1972 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02838 |
| Federal ID | TX02838 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |