Moonshine Creek Dam No 2 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Moonshine Creek Dam No 2, located in Henderson, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes.


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Summary

Standing at a height of 21 feet and with a length of 420 feet, this dam was completed in 1969 and has a storage capacity of 58 acre-feet. Situated on TR-Coon Creek, this dam serves as a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts looking to enjoy the surrounding natural beauty and water activities.

The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 25 feet, and is equipped with one uncontrolled outlet gate. While the dam is not regulated by the state, it is subject to regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the dam is deemed to have a certain level of potential hazard, though specific details on risk management measures are not available at this time.

Overall, Moonshine Creek Dam No 2 offers a picturesque setting for recreation and serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining and monitoring our water resources in the face of changing climate conditions. Enthusiasts interested in water resource management and climate adaptation will find this dam to be a fascinating case study in balancing human activities with environmental conservation efforts.

Year Completed

1969

Dam Length

420

Dam Height

21

River Or Stream

TR-COON CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

21

Nid Storage

58

Structural Height

21

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

21
       
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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.