Caldwell Dam
Caldwell Dam is an earth dam located in Collin County, Texas, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Caldwell Dam
The primary purpose of Caldwell Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by First Natl Bank Of Dallas (private). It impounds the Off Ch-tr-parvin Branch.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 990 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 260 acre-feet. Completed in 1957, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Collin |
| River/Stream | Off Ch-tr-parvin Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.21564, -96.81292 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 990 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | FIRST NATL BANK OF DALLAS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01126 |
| Federal ID | TX01126 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |