Nail Lake No 2 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Nail Lake No 2 Dam, located in Shackelford, Texas, is a privately owned structure that serves as a crucial water supply source in the region.


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Summary

Completed in 1960, this earth dam stands at a height of 23 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 600 acre-feet. With a primary purpose of water supply, the dam plays a vital role in meeting the water needs of the surrounding area.

Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Nail Lake No 2 Dam is regularly inspected, regulated, and enforced to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite being rated as having a high risk level (2), the condition of the dam is currently not assessed. With no spillway and limited drainage area, the dam presents challenges in managing potential flood events, emphasizing the importance of risk management measures to safeguard the surrounding community and environment.

As an essential component of the water infrastructure in the area, Nail Lake No 2 Dam highlights the critical role of dams in providing water resources while also underscoring the need for proper maintenance and monitoring to mitigate potential risks and ensure long-term sustainability in the face of changing climate conditions.

Year Completed

1960

Dam Length

905

Dam Height

23

River Or Stream

TR-FOYLE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

34

Hydraulic Height

23

Nid Storage

600

Structural Height

23

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

23
       
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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.