Hicks Dam No 2 dam
Hicks Dam No 2
Hicks Dam No 2, located in Albany, Texas, along Hubbard Creek, is a private fish and wildlife pond designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1973. This earth-fill dam stands at a height of 30 feet and stretches 460 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 51 acre-feet. While it serves various purposes such as fire protection, stock, and recreation, its primary function is to support fish and wildlife habitats.
Despite being privately owned, Hicks Dam No 2 falls under state jurisdiction with permitting and inspection requirements in place. With a high hazard potential rating and a drainage area of 0.44 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. It lacks a spillway but has one outlet gate, and its condition assessment is currently not rated, leaving room for further evaluation and potential risk management measures to be implemented.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Hicks Dam No 2 presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned dam contributing to the conservation of fish and wildlife habitats in Texas. Its design, construction, and ownership structure offer insights into the complexities of managing water resources and ensuring the safety and sustainability of dams in the face of changing environmental conditions. As efforts continue to assess and address potential risks associated with the dam, its role in the local ecosystem and water management practices remains a topic of interest for those passionate about sustainable water resource management.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Hicks Dam No 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Deep Ck At Moran | · | → |
| Cedar Ck At Ih 20 | 0 cfs | → |
| Cat Claw Ck At Abilene | · | → |
| Clear Fk Brazos Rv At Nugent | 0 cfs | → |
| Clear Fk Brazos Rv At Hawley | 2 cfs | → |
| Hubbard Ck Bl Albany | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hicks Dam No 2.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Hicks Dam No 2 in the Snoflo app
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About Hicks Dam No 2
Where does the data for Hicks Dam No 2 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Not Available hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Hicks Dam No 2.