Ikins Lake Dam No 2 is an earth dam located in Bandera County, Texas, built in 1980. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall and 700 ft long, taller than 59% 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 Ikins Lake Dam No 2
The primary purpose of Ikins Lake Dam No 2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Gene Burgess (private). It impounds the Spires Creek near Bandera.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 248 acre-feet. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 03/04/2009. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Bandera |
| Nearest City | Bandera |
| River/Stream | Spires Creek |
| Coordinates | 29.77496, -99.15081 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 248 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 248 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Gene Burgess |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 03/04/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06340 |
| Federal ID | TX06340 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |