City of Coolidge Lake No 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
City of Coolidge Lake No 1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1906 and is 120 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 23.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 820 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1906 (120 years old) |
| NID ID | TX01074 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
CITY OF COOLIDGE
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of City of Coolidge Lake No 1 Dam?
City of Coolidge Lake No 1 Dam 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 City of Coolidge Lake No 1 Dam?
City of Coolidge Lake No 1 Dam is owned by CITY OF COOLIDGE (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was City of Coolidge Lake No 1 Dam built?
City of Coolidge Lake No 1 Dam was completed in 1906, making it 120 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 City of Coolidge Lake No 1 Dam?
City of Coolidge Lake No 1 Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is City of Coolidge Lake No 1 Dam?
City of Coolidge Lake No 1 Dam has a dam height of 17 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.
When was City of Coolidge Lake No 1 Dam last inspected?
City of Coolidge Lake No 1 Dam was last inspected on June 5, 1985. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.