Markum Lake No 2 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Markum Lake No 2 Dam, located in Bosque County, Texas, was completed in 1970 and stands at a height of 29 feet.


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Summary

This earth dam, with a buttress core type, serves as a water resource for the area with a storage capacity of 176 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR-Childress Creek and is owned by a private entity, with state permitting and inspection in place.

Despite lacking a spillway, Markum Lake No 2 Dam has a normal storage capacity of 51 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 6 acres. With no designated drainage area, the dam poses a high risk level (2) according to the risk assessment. The dam's condition is currently not rated, and there is no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place. The dam's hazard potential is not available, but it is known to be a crucial water resource for the surrounding area.

Markum Lake No 2 Dam, part of the Fort Worth District, provides essential water storage for the region. While it lacks certain safety features, such as a spillway, the dam remains a vital component of the local water infrastructure. With its completion dating back to the 1970s, the dam serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining and assessing the safety of critical water resources in the face of changing climate conditions.

Year Completed

1970

Dam Length

500

Dam Height

29

River Or Stream

TR-CHILDRESS CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

6

Hydraulic Height

29

Nid Storage

176

Structural Height

29

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

29
       
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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.