Coon Creek Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Coon Creek Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1925 and is 101 years old. Its primary use is recreation. 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 | 34 ft (taller than 76% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 21.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3.6K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 590 acres |
| Drainage Area | 93 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1925 (101 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00204 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
COON CREEK CLUB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Coon Creek Lake Dam?
Coon Creek Lake 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 Coon Creek Lake Dam?
Coon Creek Lake Dam is owned by COON CREEK CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Coon Creek Lake Dam built?
Coon Creek Lake Dam was completed in 1925, making it 101 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 Coon Creek Lake Dam?
Coon Creek Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Coon Creek Lake Dam?
Coon Creek Lake Dam has a dam height of 34 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 Coon Creek Lake Dam last inspected?
Coon Creek Lake Dam was last inspected on December 18, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.