Cook Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Hobbs Tank Dam Dunbar Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 11, 2025
Cook Dam, located in Kinney County, Texas, along Lindsey Creek, was completed in 1961 by the USDA NRCS.
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Summary
This private-owned Earth dam stands at a height of 9 feet, with a structural height of 10 feet and a length of 715 feet. The dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and creating a small fish pond, with a storage capacity of 84 acre-feet and a surface area of 23.4 acres.
Despite being in a high-risk category, with a hazard potential of "Not Available" and a risk assessment rating of High (2), Cook Dam has not been officially rated for its condition. The dam lacks a spillway and has no outlet gates, posing a potential safety concern in case of excessive water inflow. However, the dam does not fall under state jurisdiction for regulation or enforcement, which may impact its inspection frequency and emergency preparedness measures.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Cook Dam presents an interesting case study in private ownership and dam management. With its unique design features and multiple purposes, there is potential for further research and analysis on the dam's structural integrity, risk management strategies, and the potential impacts of climate change on its operation. As a key structure in the local water infrastructure, Cook Dam offers insights into the complexities of balancing water resource management and environmental sustainability in a changing climate scenario.
Year Completed |
1961 |
Dam Length |
715 |
Dam Height |
9 |
River Or Stream |
LINDSEY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
23.4 |
Hydraulic Height |
9 |
Drainage Area |
33 |
Nid Storage |
84 |
Structural Height |
10 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
10 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Cook Dam