Weddington Lake No 2 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 21, 2025

Weddington Lake No 2 Dam, located in Karnes County, Texas, was completed in 1956 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and small fish pond recreation.


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Summary

Owned and operated by a private entity, this earth dam stands at a height of 17 feet with a length of 1175 feet, providing a storage capacity of 103 acre-feet. The dam, designed by the USDA NRCS, plays a crucial role in the local water resource management system along the TR-Mexican Hollow river.

Despite not being regulated by the state, Weddington Lake No 2 Dam is inspected and permitted by the Texas authorities. The dam, with a surface area of 19 acres, has no spillway and is equipped with one outlet gate. With a high hazard potential rating, the dam's condition is currently not rated, making it essential for ongoing risk management measures to ensure the safety and functionality of this vital water infrastructure. Located in the Fort Worth District, this dam represents a significant asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts to study and understand the intersection of human-built structures and natural ecosystems.

Year Completed

1956

Dam Length

1175

Dam Height

17

River Or Stream

TR-MEXICAN HOLLOW

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

19

Hydraulic Height

17

Nid Storage

103

Structural Height

17

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

17
       
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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.