Coates Estate Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Coates Estate Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 30.6% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 873 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,000 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06729 |
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
CLAYTON WILLIAMS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Coates Estate Lake Dam?
Coates Estate Lake 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 Coates Estate Lake Dam?
Coates Estate Lake Dam is owned by CLAYTON WILLIAMS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Coates Estate Lake Dam built?
Coates Estate Lake Dam was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Coates Estate Lake Dam?
Coates Estate Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Coates Estate Lake Dam?
Coates Estate Lake Dam has a dam height of 19 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.