Hopson Dam No 2 is an earth dam located in Erath County, Texas, built in 1974. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 17 ft17 ft tall and 720 ft long. 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 Hopson Dam No 2
The primary purpose of Hopson Dam No 2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Carolus Volleman;engeline Volleman (private). It impounds the Tr-walnut Creek.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 720 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/07/2009. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Erath |
| River/Stream | Tr-walnut Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.03442, -98.37684 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 720 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 403 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Carolus Volleman;engeline Volleman |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/07/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04301 |
| Federal ID | TX04301 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |