Lake Copper Breaks Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Copper Breaks Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 41 ft (taller than 86.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,960 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 455 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 19,800 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04304 |
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
TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Copper Breaks Dam?
Lake Copper Breaks 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 Lake Copper Breaks Dam?
Lake Copper Breaks Dam is owned by TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Copper Breaks Dam built?
Lake Copper Breaks 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 Lake Copper Breaks Dam?
Lake Copper Breaks Dam 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 Lake Copper Breaks Dam?
Lake Copper Breaks Dam has a dam height of 41 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 Lake Copper Breaks Dam last inspected?
Lake Copper Breaks Dam was last inspected on May 28, 1997. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.