Donald A Nowlin Dam
Donald A Nowlin Dam is an earth dam located in Comanche County, Texas, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Donald A Nowlin Dam
The primary purpose of Donald A Nowlin Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Wolfe Pecanlands Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-copperas Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 155 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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 05/17/1972. That was over 53 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Comanche |
| River/Stream | Tr-copperas Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.08245, -98.68314 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | WOLFE PECANLANDS INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/17/1972 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03478 |
| Federal ID | TX03478 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |