Frost Reservoir No 2 Dam
Frost Reservoir No 2 Dam is a buttress dam located in Fort Bend County, Texas, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Frost Reservoir No 2 Dam
The primary purpose of Frost Reservoir 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 W Scott Frost Et Al (private). It impounds the Oyster Creek.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 50 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 311 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/31/1983. That was over 43 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Fort Bend |
| River/Stream | Oyster Creek |
| Coordinates | 29.57833, -95.57167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Buttress |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 50 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 311 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 311 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 238 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | W SCOTT FROST ET AL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/31/1983 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05863 |
| Federal ID | TX05863 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |