Metzger Dam No 2 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Metzger Dam No 2, located in Van Zandt, Texas, is a privately owned Earth dam completed in 1959 for the primary purpose of water supply.


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Summary

Standing at a height of 25 feet with a length of 460 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 350 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 192 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the TR-Little Saline Creek and falls under the jurisdiction of the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.

Despite its age, Metzger Dam No 2 has not been rated for its condition and is classified as having a high risk potential. The dam does not have a spillway, and its hazard potential is not available. The last inspection of the dam was conducted in March 1984, and it is not regulated by the state. While the dam does not have a designated emergency action plan or updated contacts for emergencies, its primary purpose of water supply highlights its importance in the region's water resource management.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Metzger Dam No 2 serves as a significant structure in the region's water infrastructure. With its historical significance dating back to 1959, the dam's condition and risk potential present a notable area for further study and monitoring in the realm of water resource management and climate resilience.

Year Completed

1959

Dam Length

460

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

TR-LITTLE SALINE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

24

Hydraulic Height

25

Nid Storage

350

Structural Height

25

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

25
       
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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.