Bowmen Cattle Lake No 2 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Bowmen Cattle Lake No 2 Dam, located in Dimmit, Texas, was completed in 1972 and serves primarily for irrigation purposes.


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Summary

This private dam, standing at a height of 17 feet and with a storage capacity of 109 acre-feet, plays a crucial role in providing water for agricultural activities in the area. The dam is a earth-fill type with a buttress core, designed to withstand the hydraulic pressures of the TR-ARROYO NEGRO stream.

Despite not having a spillway, the dam is equipped with one outlet gate. It has a surface area of 10 acres and a normal storage capacity of 68 acre-feet. The risk assessment for Bowmen Cattle Lake No 2 Dam indicates a high risk level, emphasizing the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure the safety and functionality of the structure. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find this dam an interesting example of water management infrastructure in Texas, contributing to the irrigation needs of the region while facing potential risks that require careful monitoring and management.

Year Completed

1972

Dam Length

930

Dam Height

17

River Or Stream

TR-ARROYO NEGRO

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

10

Hydraulic Height

17

Nid Storage

109

Structural Height

17

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

17
       
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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.