Located in Wood, Texas, Gunstream Dam No 2 is a private earth dam constructed in 1953 for recreational purposes along Mill Creek.
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With a height of 20.1 feet and a length of 480 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 501 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 605 cubic feet per second. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 18 feet.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Gunstream Dam No 2 has been inspected regularly, with the last assessment in January 2016 rating its condition as fair. The dam poses a moderate risk (rating of 3) and has an emergency action plan in place. The structure, designed by Collis Consulting Company, is owned privately and is a popular spot for recreational activities in the area. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Gunstream Dam No 2 to be an intriguing site that combines natural beauty with engineered infrastructure.
Years Modified |
1995 - Other |
Year Completed |
1953 |
Dam Length |
480 |
Dam Height |
20.1 |
River Or Stream |
MILL CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
21 |
Hydraulic Height |
21 |
Drainage Area |
1.7 |
Nid Storage |
501 |
Structural Height |
21 |
Outlet Gates |
Other Controlled - 1, Uncontrolled - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
21 |
Lake Fork Ck Nr Quitman
|
12cfs |
Big Sandy Ck Nr Big Sandy
|
47cfs |
Sabine Rv Nr Hawkins
|
95cfs |
Sabine Rv Nr Mineola
|
31cfs |
Sabine Rv Nr Gladewater
|
215cfs |
Big Cypress Ck At Us Hwy 271 Nr Pittsburg
|
9cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
|---|---|---|
Camp Deer Run
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Winnsboro City RV Park
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Lake Winnsboro North Park
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Fish Hawke Point
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