Coleman Dam
Coleman Dam is an earth dam located in Coleman County, Texas, built in 1966. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Coleman Dam
The primary purpose of Coleman Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Coleman (local government). It impounds the Jim Ned Creek near Coleman.
The dam stands 92 feet tall and stretches 4,700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,886 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 91,680 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 299 square miles. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/17/2019.
At 92 feet, this dam is taller than 98% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Coleman |
| Nearest City | Coleman |
| River/Stream | Jim Ned Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.03142, -99.46515 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 92 ft |
| Dam Height | 90 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 91,680 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 91,680 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38,846 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,886 acres |
| Drainage Area | 299 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 265,924 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CITY OF COLEMAN |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/17/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02152 |
| Federal ID | TX02152 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |