Built in 1998 by the US Army, this earth dam stands at a height of 34 feet and has a length of 1084 feet. It serves the primary purpose of flood control on the Coryell River, with a maximum storage capacity of 1000 acre-feet and a normal storage of 533 acre-feet.
Despite being classified as low hazard potential, Dam 23 is subject to regular inspections, with the last one conducted in September 2020. The dam has an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 50 feet and is designed with a buttress core on rock and soil foundations. While it does not meet all current regulatory guidelines, its risk assessment is moderate, indicating the need for ongoing monitoring and risk management measures. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Dam 23 to be an intriguing structure with a mix of historical significance and modern operational challenges.
Year Completed |
1998 |
Dam Length |
1084 |
Dam Height |
34 |
River Or Stream |
Coryell |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
2 |
Nid Storage |
1000 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
34 |
Cowhouse Ck At Pidcoke
|
13cfs |
Lampasas Rv Nr Kempner
|
33cfs |
Lampasas Rv At Ding Dong
|
41cfs |
Leon Rv At Gatesville
|
25cfs |
S Fk Rocky Ck Nr Briggs
|
0cfs |
Lampasas Rv Nr Belton
|
10cfs |