Kotara Dam
Kotara Dam is an earth dam located in Carson County, Texas. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Kotara Dam
The primary purpose of Kotara Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Evangeline Kotara Et Al (private). It impounds the Mcclellan Creek.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 89 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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/23/1973. That was over 53 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Carson |
| River/Stream | Mcclellan Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.27450, -101.21529 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | EVANGELINE KOTARA ET AL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/23/1973 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX09094 |
| Federal ID | TX09094 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |