Coquat Lake Dam
Coquat Lake Dam is an earth dam located in La Salle County, Texas, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Coquat Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Coquat 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 George Strickhausen Iii (private). It impounds the Caiman Creek.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 1,320 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 385 acre-feet. Completed in 1952, 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 | La Salle |
| River/Stream | Caiman Creek |
| Coordinates | 28.15340, -99.05219 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,320 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 385 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 385 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | GEORGE STRICKHAUSEN III |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04603 |
| Federal ID | TX04603 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |