Cogdell Ranch Lake Dam
Cogdell Ranch Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Kent County, Texas, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Cogdell Ranch Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Cogdell Ranch Lake 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 Cogdell Ranch (private). It impounds the Cooper Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 460 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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 | Kent |
| River/Stream | Cooper Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.01240, -100.87615 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 460 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 460 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | COGDELL RANCH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02290 |
| Federal ID | TX02290 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |