Lipsey Lake Dam No 2 is an earth dam located in Freestone County, Texas, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 800 ft long, taller than 62% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Lipsey Lake Dam No 2
The primary purpose of Lipsey 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 Scott Lipsey;waldine William (private). It impounds the Tr-upper Keechi Creek.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 269 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Freestone |
| River/Stream | Tr-upper Keechi Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.57593, -95.88615 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 269 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 269 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Scott Lipsey;waldine William |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05117 |
| Federal ID | TX05117 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |