Lane Dam No 2 is an earth dam located in Hall County, Texas. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall, taller than 50% 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 Lane Dam No 2
The primary purpose of Lane Dam No 2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Billy J Lane Et Ux (private). It impounds the Cottonwood Creek near Vernon.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 160 acre-feet.
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 04/11/1972. That was over 54 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Hall |
| Nearest City | Vernon |
| River/Stream | Cottonwood Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.41914, -100.82637 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Billy J Lane Et Ux |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 04/11/1972 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06360 |
| Federal ID | TX06360 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |