Cooling Water Pond Dam

Matagorda, Texas· Earth· 11 ft tall
High Hazard Other Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Cooling Water Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. Its primary use is other. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 11 ft (taller than 6.1% in TX)
Dam Length7,300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage673 acre-ft
Normal Storage337 acre-ft
Surface Area84 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDTX09704

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Cooling Water Pond Dam?

Cooling Water Pond Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Cooling Water Pond Dam?

Cooling Water Pond Dam is owned by information not available (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Cooling Water Pond Dam?

Cooling Water Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Cooling Water Pond Dam?

Cooling Water Pond Dam has a dam height of 11 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.