City Lake Dam No 2, located in Delta, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam that was completed in 1917 for the primary purpose of water supply.
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This dam, standing at a height of 16 feet and a length of 800 feet, has a storage capacity of 102 acre-feet and serves as a crucial water resource in the region. Situated on Cedar Creek and managed by the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, City Lake Dam No 2 plays a vital role in regulating water flow and providing essential water for various uses in the area.
Despite being unlisted in terms of its foundation type, City Lake Dam No 2 has been inspected for safety and operational efficiency by the state regulatory agencies. With a hazard potential that is not available and a condition assessment that is not rated, the dam poses a high risk, designated as a risk level 2. While the dam lacks certain emergency preparedness features such as an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and inundation maps, it is equipped with one outlet gate for water release. As a significant water resource structure, City Lake Dam No 2 underscores the importance of maintaining and managing dams for sustainable water supply and climate resilience in the region.
Year Completed |
1917 |
Dam Length |
800 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
CEDAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Hydraulic Height |
16 |
Nid Storage |
102 |
Structural Height |
16 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
16 |