Baird Rw 2 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Baird Rw 2, located in Burnet, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1979 by the USDA NRCS for fire protection, stock, or small fish pond purposes.


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Summary

The dam stands at a height of 37 feet with a length of 348 feet, providing a storage capacity of 40 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-COLORADO RIVER, this structure plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area.

Despite its age, Baird Rw 2 has a high risk assessment rating of 2 due to its hazard potential being labeled as "Not Available Permitting and inspection responsibilities fall under the state of Texas, with no federal agency involvement in operations or funding. The dam has not been rated for its condition and lacks an emergency action plan, raising concerns for its readiness in case of an unforeseen event. Climate enthusiasts and water resource managers should monitor the condition and management of Baird Rw 2 to ensure its continued safety and effectiveness in the face of changing environmental conditions.

Year Completed

1979

Dam Length

348

Dam Height

37

River Or Stream

TR-COLORADO RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

37

Nid Storage

40

Structural Height

37

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

37
       
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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.