Reed Dam 2 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Reed Dam 1 Reed Dam 4
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Reed Dam 2, located in Bosque, Texas, was completed in 1952 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and small fish pond management.
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Summary
This private earth dam stands at a height of 22 feet with a length of 1340 feet, providing a storage capacity of 352 acre-feet. While it lacks a spillway, the dam is equipped with a single outlet gate for water release.
Managed by a private entity, Reed Dam 2 is not regulated by the state and has not been rated for its condition. Despite its high risk potential, the dam has not undergone a formal risk assessment or emergency action plan preparation. With its location on TR-SPRING CREEK and the lack of inspection data, water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Reed Dam 2 to be an intriguing case study for assessing the management and safety of small-scale water infrastructure in Texas.
Given its critical role in fire protection and water supply for livestock, the condition and maintenance of Reed Dam 2 are of utmost importance. With no regulatory oversight from the state and limited data available on its management and inspection, there is a need for increased transparency and monitoring to ensure the safety and effectiveness of this essential water resource infrastructure in the region.
Year Completed |
1952 |
Dam Length |
1340 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SPRING CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
17 |
Hydraulic Height |
22 |
Nid Storage |
352 |
Structural Height |
22 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
22 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
N Bosque Rv At Hico
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6cfs |
N Bosque Rv Nr Clifton
|
28cfs |
Leon Rv Nr Hamilton
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4cfs |
Paluxy Rv At Glen Rose
|
10cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr Glen Rose
|
31cfs |
N Bosque Rv At Valley Mills
|
17cfs |
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.
Reed Dam 2