Cottonwood Creek Lake Dam-segment 1
Cottonwood Creek Lake Dam-segment 1 is an other dam located in Dallas County, Texas, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Cottonwood Creek Lake Dam-segment 1
The primary purpose of Cottonwood Creek Lake Dam-segment 1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dallas County Urd (private). It impounds the Cottonwood Creek near Irving.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 105 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 129 acre-feet. Completed in 1973, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/20/2009. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Dallas |
| Nearest City | Irving |
| River/Stream | Cottonwood Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.87671, -96.94696 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 105 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DALLAS COUNTY URD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/20/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05885 |
| Federal ID | TX05885 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |