Dam 29
Dam 29 is an earth dam located in Coryell County, Texas, built in 1995. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Dam 29
The primary purpose of Dam 29 is debris control. The dam is designed to catch sediment, rocks, and debris carried by flowing water — particularly important in areas prone to mudslides or heavy erosion. The dam is owned by Fort Cavazos (federal). It impounds the Coryell near Copperas Cove.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 525 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 53 acre-feet. Completed in 1995, the structure is 31 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. 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 | 31.18198, -97.84952 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Max Discharge | 732 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | Fort Cavazos |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/14/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX07242 |
| Federal ID | TX07242 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |