Joe Echols Dam No 2 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Joe Echols Dam No 2, located in Limestone, Texas, was completed in 1922 and serves as a crucial structure on the Navasota River.


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Summary

This private dam, standing at a height of 7 feet and a length of 123 feet, primarily functions for tailings disposal and other purposes. Despite being a Gravity dam with a Buttress core type, its spillway type is listed as None, emphasizing its unique design and purpose.

With a storage capacity of 116 acre-feet, Joe Echols Dam No 2 plays a vital role in managing water resources in the region. However, its hazard potential is marked as "Not Available," indicating a need for further assessment and risk management measures. The dam's risk assessment is classified as high, highlighting the importance of monitoring and ensuring its structural integrity for the safety of surrounding communities and the environment.

While information on the dam's condition assessment and emergency action plan is not available, its location on the Navasota River underlines its significance in water resource management. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, understanding and safeguarding structures like Joe Echols Dam No 2 is crucial for ensuring sustainable water management practices in Texas.

Year Completed

1922

Dam Length

123

Dam Height

7

River Or Stream

NAVASOTA RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Gravity

Hydraulic Height

7

Nid Storage

116

Structural Height

7

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

7
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.