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