Coxs Creek Dam
Coxs Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Calhoun County, Texas, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Coxs Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Coxs Creek 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 Arconic Inc (private). It impounds the Coxs Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 3,700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 348 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 3,250 acre-feet. Completed in 1956, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/12/2010. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Calhoun |
| River/Stream | Coxs Creek |
| Coordinates | 28.66333, -96.52500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,250 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,250 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 348 acres |
| Max Discharge | 6,721 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | ARCONIC INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/12/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03683 |
| Federal ID | TX03683 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |