Gordon Cobb Lake Dam
Gordon Cobb Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Hockley County, Texas, built in 1934. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Gordon Cobb Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Gordon Cobb 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 Gordon Cobb (private). It impounds the Yellow House Draw.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 178 acre-feet. Completed in 1934, 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 | Hockley |
| River/Stream | Yellow House Draw |
| Coordinates | 33.73167, -102.48500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 178 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 178 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | GORDON COBB |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03801 |
| Federal ID | TX03801 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |