Cooper Lake Dam dam
Cooper Lake Dam
Cooper Lake Dam, located in Throckmorton, Texas, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond management. Completed in 1965, this private-owned Earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet and spans a length of 1050 feet. With a storage capacity of 187 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area, particularly for agricultural and ecological needs.
Despite its modest size, Cooper Lake Dam is a vital infrastructure for the local community and wildlife. It is designed with a buttress core and has a spillway width of zero, indicating its reliance on natural overflow mechanisms. With a high risk assessment rating of 2 and a lack of condition assessment data, there is a need for regular inspections and risk management measures to ensure the dam's structural integrity and safety for nearby residents and ecosystems. As an enthusiast of water resources and climate, understanding the role of dams like Cooper Lake Dam in maintaining the delicate balance of water distribution and conservation is crucial for sustainable environmental management.
In a region where water scarcity and management are pressing issues, Cooper Lake Dam stands as a testament to human ingenuity in harnessing and preserving vital resources. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, the responsible stewardship of dams like Cooper Lake is essential for ensuring water security for future generations. The collaboration between private ownership, state agencies, and community stakeholders in monitoring and maintaining the dam underscores the shared responsibility in safeguarding our water resources in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Cooper Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Fk Brazos Rv At Ft Griffin | 3 cfs | → |
| Millers Ck Nr Munday | 0 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr South Bend | 7 cfs | → |
| Hubbard Ck Bl Albany | 4 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv At Seymour | 3 cfs | → |
| California Ck Nr Stamford | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cooper Lake Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- City Rv Park - Throckmorton
- Fort Griffin State Historic Site
- Fort Belknap County Park
- Millers Creek Reservoir Dispersed
- Kindley City Park
- Lake Eddleman City Park
Track Cooper Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Cooper Lake Dam
Where does the data for Cooper Lake Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Not Available hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Cooper Lake Dam.