Hunt Ranch Lake Dam No 2
Hunt Ranch Lake Dam No 2 is an earth dam located in Freestone County, Texas, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hunt Ranch Lake Dam No 2
The primary purpose of Hunt Ranch Lake Dam No 2 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 Buffalo Creek Ranch (private). It impounds the Tr-buffalo Creek.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 177 acre-feet. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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. The most recent inspection on record was 03/24/2009. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Freestone |
| River/Stream | Tr-buffalo Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.50539, -96.19287 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 177 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 177 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | BUFFALO CREEK RANCH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/24/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05114 |
| Federal ID | TX05114 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |