Simon Freese Dam, Texas, USA

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Quick Facts About Simon Freese Dam

Location: Coleman, Texas
Coordinates: 31.500464, -99.667363
River: Colorado River
Primary Purpose: Water Supply
Type: Concrete Earth
Commissioned: 1989
Dam Height: 149 ft (45 m)
Dam Length: 9,950 ft (3,033 m)
Dam Capacity: 1,235,813 acre-ft (1,524,351 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Satisfactory

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Simon Freese Dam Information

Simon Freese Dam is a concrete earth dam located in Coleman County, Texas.

The dam, which is on the Colorado River, was primarily built for Water Supply purposes, but also serves for Recreation benefits.

The dam was designed by FREESE AND NICHOLS;FREESE AND NICHOLS and commissioned in 1989 and is currently owned by COLORADO RIVER MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT.

Simon Freese Dam Structure

The Simon Freese Dam is approximately 9,950 feet (3,033 m) long, 149 feet (45 m) high and has a structural volume of 24,720,500 cubic yards (18,900,182 cubic metres).

Simon Freese Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 554,340 acre-ft (683,767 Ml) and maximum capacity of 1,235,813 acre-ft (1,524,351 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 19,149 acres (7,749 ha) and the total catchment area is 11,500 square miles (29,785 square kilometres).

Simon Freese Dam Spillway

The dam spillway has a maximum discharge capacity of 1947001 cubic feet per second (55133 cubic metres per second).

Simon Freese Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Simon Freese Dam
Coleman, Texas
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 149 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 9,950 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 1,235,813 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 11,500 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Simon Freese Dam Weather

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Simon Freese Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Simon Freese Dam?

Simon Freese Dam is in Texas.

In which county is the Simon Freese Dam?

Simon Freese Dam is in Coleman County.

How high is the Simon Freese Dam?

Simon Freese Dam is 149 feet high.

How long is the Simon Freese Dam?

Simon Freese Dam is 9,950 feet long.

Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No 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

High

Dams 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.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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