Cottowood Creek Lake Dam Seg Iv

COTTONWOOD CREEK· Dallas, Texas· Built 1985· Earth· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Recreation Private

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 Length300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage249 acre-ft
Normal Storage90 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1985 (41 years old)
NID IDTX06315

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

DALLAS COUNTY URD

Private

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.