Stp Essential Cooling Pond Dam

Texas — Matagorda County — OFF CH-COLORADO RIVER

Location

StateTexas
CountyMatagorda
RiverOFF CH-COLORADO RIVER
Coordinates28.79440, -96.04042

Physical Characteristics

NID Height8 ft
Dam Height8 ft
Dam Length6,230 ft
NID Storage687 acre-ft
Max Storage687 acre-ft
Surface Area47 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionSeptember 27, 2011
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1981
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerSTP NOC

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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