Coan Lake Dam
Coan Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Comanche County, Texas, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Coan Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Coan Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Jon Coan (private). It impounds the Tr-copperas Creek.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 170 acre-feet. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 02/13/1985. That was over 41 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Comanche |
| River/Stream | Tr-copperas Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.10500, -98.70333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JON COAN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/13/1985 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05841 |
| Federal ID | TX05841 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |