Cohenour Reservoir
Key Takeaway
Cohenour Reservoir is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1904 and is 122 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 1.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 465 ft |
| Dam Type | Buttress |
| Max Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1904 (122 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02018 |
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
CLIFFORD R BERTLING ESTATE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cohenour Reservoir?
Cohenour Reservoir 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 Cohenour Reservoir?
Cohenour Reservoir is owned by CLIFFORD R BERTLING ESTATE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cohenour Reservoir built?
Cohenour Reservoir was completed in 1904, making it 122 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 Cohenour Reservoir?
Cohenour Reservoir 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 Cohenour Reservoir?
Cohenour Reservoir 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 Cohenour Reservoir last inspected?
Cohenour Reservoir was last inspected on December 20, 1978. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.