Coffee Mill Dam
Key Takeaway
Coffee Mill Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 84.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 3,698 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 13.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8.0K acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 39 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 34,500 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00419 |
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
USDA FS
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Coffee Mill Dam?
Coffee Mill 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 Coffee Mill Dam?
Coffee Mill Dam is owned by USDA FS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Coffee Mill Dam built?
Coffee Mill Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Coffee Mill Dam?
Coffee Mill Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, 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 Coffee Mill Dam?
Coffee Mill Dam has a dam height of 40 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 Coffee Mill Dam last inspected?
Coffee Mill Dam was last inspected on September 23, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.