Railroad Lake Dam
Railroad Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Comanche County, Texas, built in 1925. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Railroad Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Railroad 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 Railroad Lake Dam (private). It impounds the Tr-copperas Creek.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 850 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 148 acre-feet. Completed in 1925, the structure is over a century 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 | Comanche |
| River/Stream | Tr-copperas Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.09833, -98.82333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Year Completed | 1925 (101 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 148 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 148 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | RAILROAD LAKE DAM |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04961 |
| Federal ID | TX04961 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |