Koonce Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Comanche County, Texas, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 19 ft19 ft tall and 600 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 Koonce Dam 1
The primary purpose of Koonce Dam 1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Mb Koonce (private). It impounds the Tr-leon River.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet. Completed in 1966, 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 03/06/1967. That was over 59 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Comanche |
| River/Stream | Tr-leon River |
| Coordinates | 32.21833, -98.55500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Mb Koonce |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 03/06/1967 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03483 |
| Federal ID | TX03483 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |