Coale Dam
Coale Dam is an earth dam located in Brazoria County, Texas, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Coale Dam
The primary purpose of Coale Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Laverne Coale (private). It impounds the Tr-bastrop Bayou.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 6,100 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 250 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. The most recent inspection on record was 02/15/1984. That was over 42 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Brazoria |
| River/Stream | Tr-bastrop Bayou |
| Coordinates | 29.12657, -95.40037 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 6,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | LAVERNE COALE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/15/1984 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01728 |
| Federal ID | TX01728 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |