Fairway Oaks Reservoir Dam No 2 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Fairway Oaks Reservoir Dam No 2, located in Abilene, Texas, is a private dam regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.


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Summary

Built in 1979 by designers Etheridge & Curry, this dam serves primarily for recreation purposes, with a height of 12 feet and a length of 250 feet. The dam has a capacity of 97 acre-feet and a normal storage of 66 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 8.8 acres and draining an area of 7.47 square miles.

The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 240 feet and three uncontrolled outlet gates. Fairway Oaks Reservoir Dam No 2 is situated on Buttonwillow Creek and is part of the Fort Worth District. The dam has a moderate risk assessment rating and is currently in a not rated condition. While the hazard potential is not available, the dam has not been inspected since January 2009, raising questions about its current structural integrity and safety measures.

Despite the lack of recent inspections, Fairway Oaks Reservoir Dam No 2 remains a key feature for recreation and water resource enthusiasts in the Taylor County area. Its location and design make it a valuable asset for the community, but ongoing maintenance and inspection are crucial to ensure its continued safety and functionality in the face of changing climate conditions.

Year Completed

1979

Dam Length

250

Dam Height

12

River Or Stream

BUTTONWILLOW CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Other

Surface Area

8.8

Hydraulic Height

12

Drainage Area

7.47

Nid Storage

97

Structural Height

8

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 3

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

12
       
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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.