B E Farrell Lake No 2 Dam
B E Farrell Lake No 2 Dam is an earth dam located in Bosque County, Texas, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About B E Farrell Lake No 2 Dam
The primary purpose of B E Farrell Lake No 2 Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Be Farrell (private). It impounds the Tr-north Bosque River.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 680 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 278 acre-feet. Completed in 1972, 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-north Bosque River |
| Coordinates | 31.97571, -97.74399 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 680 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 278 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 278 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | BE FARRELL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04989 |
| Federal ID | TX04989 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |