Cotton Lake Dam
Cotton Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Van Zandt County, Texas, built in 1970. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
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 Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/21/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02845 |
| Federal ID | TX02845 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |