Primacy Dam No 2
Primacy Dam No 2 is an earth dam located in Henderson County, Texas. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Primacy Dam No 2
Primacy Dam No 2 is a dam in Henderson, Texas. The dam is owned by Barry Hancock (private). It impounds the Selfs Creek near Athens.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 560 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 66 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/11/2010. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Henderson |
| Nearest City | Athens |
| River/Stream | Selfs Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.16052, -95.87908 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 560 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | BARRY HANCOCK |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/11/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX07252 |
| Federal ID | TX07252 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |