Coale Dam
Key Takeaway
Coale Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 1.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 6,100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
| NID ID | TX01728 |
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
LAVERNE COALE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Coale Dam?
Coale 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 Coale Dam?
Coale Dam is owned by LAVERNE COALE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Coale Dam built?
Coale Dam was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 Coale Dam?
Coale Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Coale Dam?
Coale Dam has a dam height of 8 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 Coale Dam last inspected?
Coale Dam was last inspected on February 15, 1984. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.