Thurber Lake No 2 Dam
Thurber Lake No 2 Dam is an earth dam located in Erath County, Texas, built in 1959. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Thurber Lake No 2 Dam
The primary purpose of Thurber 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 John Porter (private). It impounds the Tr-gibson Creek near Mingus.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 1,350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 230 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1959, 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 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Erath |
| Nearest City | Mingus |
| River/Stream | Tr-gibson Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.50344, -98.41939 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | JOHN PORTER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/07/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04992 |
| Federal ID | TX04992 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |