Edwards Lake No 2 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Edwards Lake No 2 Dam, located in Clay, Texas, was completed in 1963 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond management.
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Summary
This earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet and has a length of 585 feet, with a storage capacity of 250 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-East Fork Little Wichita River, the dam is primarily owned and regulated by private entities, with state permitting and inspection in place. Despite its high hazard potential and risk assessment rating of 2, the dam's condition assessment remains unrated.
The Edwards Lake No 2 Dam, designed as an earth structure with a buttress core type, lacks a spillway and is equipped with one outlet gate. While no associated structures are listed, the dam's primary purpose of water resource management for fire protection highlights its importance in safeguarding the surrounding areas. The risk management measures and emergency response preparedness for this dam, however, are not clearly specified in the available data. With its location in the Fort Worth District under the ownership of private entities, the Edwards Lake No 2 Dam stands as a vital infrastructure for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and assess for potential hazards and maintenance needs.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
585 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TR-EAST FORK LITTLE WICHITA R |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
16 |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Nid Storage |
250 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
20 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
E Fk Little Wichita Rv Nr Henrietta
|
0cfs |
Beaver Ck Nr Ringgold
|
145cfs |
Red Rv Nr Terral
|
200cfs |
Belknap Ck Nr Ringgold
|
112cfs |
Little Wichita Rv Abv Henrietta
|
0cfs |
Wichita Rv Nr Charlie
|
1850cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Edwards Lake No 2 Dam