Cooper Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyDelta
Nearest CityTALCO
River/StreamSULPHUR RIVER
Coordinates33.33188, -95.62790

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height95 ft
Dam Height79 ft
Dam Length28,072 ft
Year Completed1991 (35 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage797,300 acre-ft
Max Storage797,300 acre-ft
Normal Storage310,800 acre-ft
Surface Area19,280 acres
Drainage Area476 sq mi
Max Discharge134,700 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUSACE - Fort Worth District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection03/20/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX08012
Federal IDTX08012
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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