Dam 37
Dam 37 is an earth dam located in Bell County, Texas, built in 1990. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Dam 37
Dam 37 is a dam in Bell, Texas. The dam is owned by Fort Cavazos (federal). It impounds the Coryell near Killeen.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 733 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 106 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 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 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 | Bell |
| Nearest City | Killeen |
| River/Stream | Coryell |
| Coordinates | 31.09204, -97.82551 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 733 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| 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 | TX07584 |
| Federal ID | TX07584 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |