Dam 36
Dam 36 is an earth dam located in Bell County, Texas. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Dam 36
Dam 36 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 560 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 135 acre-feet.
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 | 31.09581, -97.82411 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 560 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Max Discharge | 18,795 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| 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 | TX07586 |
| Federal ID | TX07586 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |