Overton Copeland Elliott Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Overton Copeland Elliott Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1983 and is 43 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 55.2% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 782 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05914 |
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
OVERTON COPELAND-ELLIOTT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Overton Copeland Elliott Pond Dam?
Overton Copeland Elliott Pond 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 Overton Copeland Elliott Pond Dam?
Overton Copeland Elliott Pond Dam is owned by OVERTON COPELAND-ELLIOTT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Overton Copeland Elliott Pond Dam built?
Overton Copeland Elliott Pond Dam was completed in 1983, making it 43 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 Overton Copeland Elliott Pond Dam?
Overton Copeland Elliott Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Overton Copeland Elliott Pond Dam?
Overton Copeland Elliott Pond Dam has a dam height of 26 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.