Cook Dam
Cook Dam is an earth dam located in Houston County, Texas, built in 1947. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Cook Dam
The primary purpose of Cook Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by George Cook (private). It impounds the Tr-gail Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 545 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 135 acre-feet. Completed in 1947, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Houston |
| River/Stream | Tr-gail Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.27157, -95.38807 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 545 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | GEORGE COOK |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03277 |
| Federal ID | TX03277 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |