Reed Dam 2
Reed Dam 2 is an earth dam located in Bosque County, Texas, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Reed Dam 2
The primary purpose of Reed Dam 2 is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Jessie Reed (private). It impounds the Tr-spring Creek.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 1,340 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 352 acre-feet. Completed in 1952, 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 | Bosque |
| River/Stream | Tr-spring Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.90308, -97.81032 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,340 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 352 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 352 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | JESSIE REED |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03444 |
| Federal ID | TX03444 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |