Cook Lake Dam
Cook Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Walker County, Texas, built in 1960. 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 Irvin Cook (private). It impounds the Tr-nelson Creek.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 1,300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 12/20/1989. That was over 36 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Walker |
| River/Stream | Tr-nelson Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.78585, -95.68053 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | IRVIN COOK |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/20/1989 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02972 |
| Federal ID | TX02972 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |