Link Lake No 2 Dam is an earth dam located in Webb County, Texas, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 4,400 ft long. 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 Link Lake No 2 Dam
The primary purpose of Link Lake No 2 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by George Link (private). It impounds the San Idelfonso Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 4,400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 79 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 927 acre-feet. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 | Webb |
| River/Stream | San Idelfonso Creek |
| Coordinates | 27.42117, -99.46063 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 927 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 927 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 284 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 79 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | George Link |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05392 |
| Federal ID | TX05392 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |