Santa Fe Railroad Dam
Santa Fe Railroad Dam is an earth dam located in Coleman County, Texas, built in 1913. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Santa Fe Railroad Dam
The primary purpose of Santa Fe Railroad 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 Gulf Colo Santa Fe Rr Co (private). It impounds the Bachelor Prong.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 137 acre-feet. Completed in 1913, the structure is over a century 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Coleman |
| River/Stream | Bachelor Prong |
| Coordinates | 31.89683, -99.52282 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1913 (113 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 137 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 137 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | GULF COLO SANTA FE RR CO |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02218 |
| Federal ID | TX02218 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |