Hicks Dam No 2 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Hicks Dam No 1 Latimer Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
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.
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Summary
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.
Year Completed |
1973 |
Dam Length |
460 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
HUBBARD CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
29 |
Drainage Area |
0.44 |
Nid Storage |
51 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
30 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Deep Ck At Moran
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0cfs |
Cedar Ck At Ih 20
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1cfs |
Cat Claw Ck At Abilene
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0cfs |
Clear Fk Brazos Rv At Nugent
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11cfs |
Clear Fk Brazos Rv At Hawley
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3cfs |
Hubbard Ck Bl Albany
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0cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Hicks Dam No 2