Burkett City Dam
Burkett City Dam is an earth dam located in Coleman County, Texas, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Burkett City Dam
The primary purpose of Burkett City 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 Burkett Water Supply Corporation (private). It impounds the Pecan Bayou.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 130 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 180 acre-feet. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Coleman |
| River/Stream | Pecan Bayou |
| Coordinates | 31.99614, -99.22918 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 130 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | BURKETT WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02243 |
| Federal ID | TX02243 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |