Camp Cooley Ranch Lake Dam No 2

BEAR CREEK· Robertson, Texas· Built 1988· Earth· 56 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Camp Cooley Ranch Lake Dam No 2 is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1988 and is 38 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 56 ft (taller than 96% in TX)
Dam Length1,135 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage2.3K acre-ft
Normal Storage1.3K acre-ft
Surface Area89 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge750 cfs
Year Completed1988 (38 years old)
NID IDTX04454

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

BERT WHEELER CAMP COOLEY RANCH

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Camp Cooley Ranch Lake Dam No 2?

Camp Cooley Ranch Lake Dam No 2 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Camp Cooley Ranch Lake Dam No 2?

Camp Cooley Ranch Lake Dam No 2 is owned by BERT WHEELER CAMP COOLEY RANCH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Camp Cooley Ranch Lake Dam No 2 built?

Camp Cooley Ranch Lake Dam No 2 was completed in 1988, making it 38 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Camp Cooley Ranch Lake Dam No 2?

Camp Cooley Ranch Lake Dam No 2 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Camp Cooley Ranch Lake Dam No 2?

Camp Cooley Ranch Lake Dam No 2 has a dam height of 56 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.