Mountain Valley Dam 2
Mountain Valley Dam 2 is an earth dam located in Johnson County, Texas, built in 1960. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Mountain Valley Dam 2
The primary purpose of Mountain Valley Dam 2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Homes By Towne Of Texas Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-village Creek near Burleson.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 220 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/09/2023.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Johnson |
| Nearest City | Burleson |
| River/Stream | Tr-village Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.48547, -97.35943 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 147 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11,789 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | HOMES BY TOWNE OF TEXAS INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/09/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04798 |
| Federal ID | TX04798 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |