Dam 23
Dam 23 is an earth dam located in Coryell County, Texas, built in 1998. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Dam 23
Dam 23 is a dam in Coryell, Texas. The dam is owned by Fort Cavazos (federal). It impounds the Coryell near Copperas Cove.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 1,084 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1998, the structure is 28 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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/14/2020.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Coryell |
| Nearest City | Copperas Cove |
| River/Stream | Coryell |
| Coordinates | 31.18507, -97.88332 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,084 ft |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 533 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Fort Cavazos |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/14/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX07010 |
| Federal ID | TX07010 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |