Gerdes Reservoir 2 Dam
Gerdes Reservoir 2 Dam is an earth dam located in Milam County, Texas, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Gerdes Reservoir 2 Dam
The primary purpose of Gerdes Reservoir 2 Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ruby Gerdes (private). It impounds the Tr-sandy Creek.
The dam stands 13 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. 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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/25/1979. That was over 46 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Milam |
| River/Stream | Tr-sandy Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.80348, -96.96857 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | RUBY GERDES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/25/1979 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06852 |
| Federal ID | TX06852 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |