Coker Dam is an earth dam located in Coleman County, Texas, built in 1947. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall and 1,090 ft long, taller than 59% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Coker Dam
The primary purpose of Coker Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Coker Gasoline Co (private). It impounds the Tr-south Fork Jim Ned Creek.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 1,090 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 360 acre-feet. Completed in 1947, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Coleman |
| River/Stream | Tr-south Fork Jim Ned Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.98026, -99.66816 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,090 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Coker Gasoline Co |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02212 |
| Federal ID | TX02212 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |