Hr Thompson Dam 2
Hr Thompson Dam 2 is an earth dam located in Wise County, Texas, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hr Thompson Dam 2
The primary purpose of Hr Thompson Dam 2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Hr Thompson (private). It impounds the Tr-big Sandy Creek.
The dam stands 42 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Wise |
| River/Stream | Tr-big Sandy Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.39151, -97.77967 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | HR THOMPSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06863 |
| Federal ID | TX06863 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |