Wolfe Pecanlands Lake No 1 Dam
Wolfe Pecanlands Lake No 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Comanche County, Texas, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Wolfe Pecanlands Lake No 1 Dam
The primary purpose of Wolfe Pecanlands Lake No 1 Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Joe Foster (private). It impounds the Tr-copperas Creek.
The dam stands 64 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 34 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 947 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1973, 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 04/04/2012. That was over 14 years ago.
At 64 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Comanche |
| River/Stream | Tr-copperas Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.07498, -98.67763 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 64 ft |
| Dam Height | 64 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 947 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 947 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,725 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JOE FOSTER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/04/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03470 |
| Federal ID | TX03470 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |