Cooper Dam
Texas — Delta County — SULPHUR RIVER
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Delta |
| River | SULPHUR RIVER |
| Coordinates | 33.33188, -95.62790 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 95 ft |
| Dam Height | 79 ft |
| Dam Length | 28,072 ft |
| NID Storage | 797,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 797,300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19,280 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | March 20, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1991 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - Fort Worth District |
| Other Name | Jim Chapman Lake |
Location Map
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.