Coldwater Cattle Lake Dam
Coldwater Cattle Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Sherman County, Texas, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Coldwater Cattle Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Coldwater Cattle 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 Coldwater Cattle Company Inc (private). It impounds the Coldwater Creek.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 435 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 300 acre-feet. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Sherman |
| River/Stream | Coldwater Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.23333, -101.76667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 435 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | COLDWATER CATTLE COMPANY INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04134 |
| Federal ID | TX04134 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |