Arp Club Lake Dam

BEAVER RUN DRAW· Smith, Texas· Built 1935· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Arp Club Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1935 and is 91 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 33.5% in TX)
Dam Length515 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage625 acre-ft
Normal Storage314 acre-ft
Surface Area44 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1935 (91 years old)
NID IDTX00274

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: June 18, 1998
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

ARP CLUB LAKE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Arp Club Lake Dam?

Arp Club Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Arp Club Lake Dam?

Arp Club Lake Dam is owned by ARP CLUB LAKE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Arp Club Lake Dam built?

Arp Club Lake Dam was completed in 1935, making it 91 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Arp Club Lake Dam?

Arp Club Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Arp Club Lake Dam?

Arp Club Lake Dam has a dam height of 20 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Arp Club Lake Dam last inspected?

Arp Club Lake Dam was last inspected on June 18, 1998. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.