Two Draw Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Garza County, Texas, built in 1930. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 700 ft long, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Two Draw Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Two Draw Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Daryl Dissinger (private). It impounds the Tr-north Fork Double Mountain near Post.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 290 acre-feet. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/16/2009. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Garza |
| Nearest City | Post |
| River/Stream | Tr-north Fork Double Mountain |
| Coordinates | 33.21071, -101.37016 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 290 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 290 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Daryl Dissinger |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/16/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03963 |
| Federal ID | TX03963 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |