Cook Lake Dam
Cook Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Leon County, Texas, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Cook Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Cook Lake 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 John Cook (private). It impounds the Salt Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 138 acre-feet. Completed in 1964, 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 | Leon |
| River/Stream | Salt Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.05989, -96.08854 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | JOHN COOK |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02424 |
| Federal ID | TX02424 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |