Located in Bosque, Texas, the Bosque Bottomlands WS SCS Site 2 Dam is a vital structure designed by the USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of creating a Fish and Wildlife Pond.
Completed in 1980, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 44 feet with a structural height of 57 feet and a length of 1204 feet. With a storage capacity of 805 acre-feet, this dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond management.
Managed by the Texas state regulatory agency TCEQ, the Bosque Bottomlands WS SCS Site 2 Dam is equipped with a single outlet gate and does not have a spillway. With a drainage area of 2.05 square miles, this dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and wildlife habitat preservation in the area. Despite being rated as high risk due to its condition not being assessed, the dam continues to serve as a key infrastructure for the local community and surrounding ecosystem.
Wind
Humidity
Year Completed |
1980 |
Dam Length |
1204 |
Dam Height |
44 |
River Or Stream |
TR-NORTH BOSQUE RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13 |
Hydraulic Height |
44 |
Drainage Area |
2.05 |
Nid Storage |
805 |
Structural Height |
57 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
57 |
N Bosque Rv Nr Clifton
|
15cfs |
N Bosque Rv At Valley Mills
|
10cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr Aquilla
|
1130cfs |
Hog Ck Nr Crawford
|
0cfs |
Aquilla Ck Abv Aquilla
|
0cfs |
Middle Bosque Rv Nr Mcgregor
|
8cfs |