Zoo Lake No 2 Dam

High HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyTaylor
River/StreamTRIBUTARY OF RAINY CREEK
Coordinates32.44496, -99.69576

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length850 ft
Year Completed1927 (99 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage129 acre-ft
Max Storage129 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge455 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerUNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
Last Inspection12/11/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX04890
Federal IDTX04890
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Zoo Lake No 1 Dam 0.3 mi High Lytle Lake Dam 1.0 mi High Rj Griffith Dam 1.5 mi Low Woodrow Griffith Lake Dam 1.7 mi High Jc Griffith Dam 2.0 mi Low Elmer Griffith Lake Dam 2.9 mi Low Henninger Lake Dam 4.2 mi Significant Lake Kirby Dam 4.5 mi High Fairway Oaks Reservoir Dam No 2 5.9 mi Low Truitt Davis Lake Dam 6.1 mi Low