Cotton Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Van Zandt County, Texas, built in 1970. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 16 ft16 ft tall and 770 ft long. 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 Cotton Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Cotton 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 Betty Hanna;michael Besherse (private). It impounds the Tr-caney Creek.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 770 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 96 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 05/21/2019.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Van Zandt |
| River/Stream | Tr-caney Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.57089, -95.95176 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 770 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Betty Hanna;michael Besherse |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 05/21/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02845 |
| Federal ID | TX02845 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |