Cottowood Creek Lake Dam Seg Iv
Key Takeaway
Cottowood Creek Lake Dam Seg Iv is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1985 and is 41 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 15.4% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 249 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06315 |
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
DALLAS COUNTY URD
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cottowood Creek Lake Dam Seg Iv?
Cottowood Creek Lake Dam Seg Iv 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 Cottowood Creek Lake Dam Seg Iv?
Cottowood Creek Lake Dam Seg Iv is owned by DALLAS COUNTY URD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cottowood Creek Lake Dam Seg Iv built?
Cottowood Creek Lake Dam Seg Iv was completed in 1985, making it 41 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 Cottowood Creek Lake Dam Seg Iv?
Cottowood Creek Lake Dam Seg Iv serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Cottowood Creek Lake Dam Seg Iv?
Cottowood Creek Lake Dam Seg Iv has a dam height of 15 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.