Cooper Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Delta |
| Nearest City | TALCO |
| River/Stream | SULPHUR RIVER |
| Coordinates | 33.33188, -95.62790 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 95 ft |
| Dam Height | 79 ft |
| Dam Length | 28,072 ft |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 797,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 797,300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 310,800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19,280 acres |
| Drainage Area | 476 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 134,700 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - Fort Worth District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 03/20/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |