Dam 16
Dam 16 is an earth dam located in Coryell County, Texas. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Dam 16
The primary purpose of Dam 16 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Fort Cavazos (federal). It impounds the Coryell near Copperas Cove.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 1,117 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 103 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 09/14/2020.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Coryell |
| Nearest City | Copperas Cove |
| River/Stream | Coryell |
| Coordinates | 31.20971, -97.86342 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,117 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Fort Cavazos |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/14/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06640 |
| Federal ID | TX06640 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |