Stephens Lake No 2 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Stephens Lake No 2 Dam, located in Mount Pleasant, Texas, was completed in 1960 and serves as an important water resource in the area.


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Summary

This private-owned dam has a primary purpose of "Other" and is classified as an Earth dam with a buttress core type. With a height of 13 feet and a length of 300 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 75 acre-feet, providing essential water storage for the region.

Despite its age, Stephens Lake No 2 Dam is in good condition and has a high risk assessment rating of 2. The dam does not have a spillway and is not regulated by the state, although it undergoes regular inspections and has state permitting and inspection in place. The dam poses a hazard potential that is not available, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and management to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure.

With the Fort Worth District overseeing its operations, Stephens Lake No 2 Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources along the TR-Hart Creek. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, it is essential to maintain and monitor dams like Stephens Lake No 2 to ensure the resilience and sustainability of water resources in the region.

Year Completed

1960

Dam Length

300

Dam Height

13

River Or Stream

TR-HART CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

13

Nid Storage

75

Structural Height

13

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

13
       
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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.