E Rawling Lower Tank Dam is an earth dam located in Coke County, Texas, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 500 ft long, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 E Rawling Lower Tank Dam
The primary purpose of E Rawling Lower Tank 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 Edward Rawling Estate (private). It impounds the Turkey Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 600 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Coke |
| River/Stream | Turkey Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.91121, -100.36776 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Edward Rawling Estate |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03526 |
| Federal ID | TX03526 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |