Cowper Lake Dam
Cowper Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Red River County, Texas, built in 1975. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Cowper Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Cowper Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Roscoe Dr And Cowper Mary Joy Estate (private). It impounds the Tr-big Pine Creek.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 658 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 145 acre-feet. Completed in 1975, 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 | Red River |
| River/Stream | Tr-big Pine Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.86677, -95.21172 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 658 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ROSCOE DR AND COWPER MARY JOY ESTATE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05193 |
| Federal ID | TX05193 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |