Cooper Lake Dam
Cooper Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Fisher County, Texas, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Cooper Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Cooper 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 Reed Cooper (private). It impounds the Tr-gyp Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 180 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 | Fisher |
| River/Stream | Tr-gyp Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.90577, -100.31409 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | REED COOPER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02554 |
| Federal ID | TX02554 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |