Findley Dam No 2 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Findley Dam No 2, located in Freestone, Texas, is a private earth dam completed in 1984 by the USDA NRCS.


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Summary

Standing at a height of 30 feet with a length of 548 feet, the dam serves a primary purpose of "Other" with a storage capacity of 79 acre-feet and a drainage area of 120 square miles. The dam is situated on Sandy Creek and is under the jurisdiction of the state of Texas, with permitting and inspection requirements in place.

Despite its high hazard potential and lack of a spillway, Findley Dam No 2 is currently rated as "Not Available" in terms of hazard potential and "Not Rated" in condition assessment. The dam's risk assessment is marked as "High (2)", indicating a need for careful monitoring and potential risk management measures. With no emergency action plan in place, the dam poses a significant risk to the surrounding area in the event of failure. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Findley Dam No 2 to be an intriguing case study in dam safety and management in Texas.

Year Completed

1984

Dam Length

548

Dam Height

29

River Or Stream

SANDY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

29

Drainage Area

120

Nid Storage

79

Structural Height

30

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

30
       
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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.