Featherston Dam
Featherston Dam is an earth dam located in Coleman County, Texas, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Featherston Dam
The primary purpose of Featherston Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ob Featherston (private). It impounds the Tr-colorado River.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 695 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 334 acre-feet. Completed in 1967, 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 | Coleman |
| River/Stream | Tr-colorado River |
| Coordinates | 31.51201, -99.60789 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 695 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 334 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 334 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | OB FEATHERSTON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02195 |
| Federal ID | TX02195 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |