Kaufman Dam No 2 is an earth dam located in Kaufman County, Texas, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 13 ft13 ft tall. 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 Kaufman Dam No 2
The primary purpose of Kaufman 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 Kaufman Northwest Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-kings Creek.
The dam stands 13 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 340 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 02/28/1973. That was over 53 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Kaufman |
| River/Stream | Tr-kings Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.62341, -96.30577 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 340 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 340 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Kaufman Northwest Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 02/28/1973 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX09049 |
| Federal ID | TX09049 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |