Cooling Water Pond Dam in Matagorda, Texas, is a state-regulated earth dam designed with buttress core types.
Wind
Humidity
Standing at a height of 13 feet and a length of 7300 feet, this dam serves a primary purpose labeled as "Other" with a storage capacity of 673 acre-feet. Although the dam has a high risk assessment ranking of 2, it currently lacks a condition rating, posing some uncertainty about its structural integrity.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Cooling Water Pond Dam does not have a spillway and is equipped with one outlet gate. The dam's emergency action plan was last revised in October 2017, aligning with a five-year inspection frequency. Despite its high risk potential, the dam's hazard potential is not available, leaving some ambiguity regarding the potential risks associated with the structure. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the unique design and regulatory oversight of Cooling Water Pond Dam make it an intriguing case study in dam infrastructure management.
Dam Length |
7300 |
Dam Height |
11 |
River Or Stream |
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Surface Area |
84 |
Hydraulic Height |
11 |
Nid Storage |
673 |
Structural Height |
13 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
13 |
Colorado Rv Nr Wadsworth
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481cfs |
Colorado Rv Nr Bay City
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2670cfs |
Tres Palacios Rv Nr Midfield
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44cfs |
E Mustang Ck Nr Louise
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3cfs |
W Mustang Ck Nr Ganado
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6cfs |
Colorado Rv At Wharton
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333cfs |
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Riverside Park - Bay City
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FM 521 River Park
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Carl Park
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