Edward Rawling Upper Tank Dam
Edward Rawling Upper Tank Dam is an earth dam located in Coke County, Texas, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Edward Rawling Upper Tank Dam
The primary purpose of Edward Rawling Upper Tank 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 Edward Rawling Estate (private). It impounds the Turkey Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 390 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 | Coke |
| River/Stream | Turkey Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.91452, -100.36720 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 390 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 390 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | EDWARD RAWLING ESTATE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03527 |
| Federal ID | TX03527 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |