Dam No 6

UNTR PECAN CREEK· Cooke, Texas· Built 2005· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Dam No 6 is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 2005 and is 21 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 3.8% in TX)
Dam Length2,400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage75 acre-ft
Normal Storage41 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge350 cfs
Year Completed2005 (21 years old)
NID IDTX07321

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
Last Inspection: June 5, 2015
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

GLENN SPRINGS HOLDINGS INC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam No 6?

Dam No 6 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 Dam No 6?

Dam No 6 is owned by GLENN SPRINGS HOLDINGS INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam No 6 built?

Dam No 6 was completed in 2005, making it 21 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Dam No 6?

Dam No 6 has a dam height of 10 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 Dam No 6 last inspected?

Dam No 6 was last inspected on June 5, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.