Coffman Lake Dam
Coffman Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Henderson County, Texas, built in 1992. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Coffman Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Coffman Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dty Ranch Lp (private). It impounds the Catfish Creek.
The dam stands 52 feet tall and stretches 1,140 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 144 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,430 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1992, the structure is 34 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/15/2022.
At 52 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Henderson |
| River/Stream | Catfish Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.11097, -95.71559 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 52 ft |
| Dam Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,140 ft |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,430 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,430 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 144 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DTY RANCH LP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/15/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06395 |
| Federal ID | TX06395 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |