Cowper Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Cowper Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 61.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 658 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05193 |
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
ROSCOE DR AND COWPER MARY JOY ESTATE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cowper Lake Dam?
Cowper Lake Dam 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 Cowper Lake Dam?
Cowper Lake Dam is owned by ROSCOE DR AND COWPER MARY JOY ESTATE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cowper Lake Dam built?
Cowper Lake Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Cowper Lake Dam?
Cowper Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Cowper Lake Dam?
Cowper Lake Dam has a dam height of 28 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.