Athens Fish and Game Club Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Athens Fish and Game Club Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1920 and is 106 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 61.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 759 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 117 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,036 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00220 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
ATHENS FISH AND GAME CLUB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Athens Fish and Game Club Lake Dam?
Athens Fish and Game Club Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Athens Fish and Game Club Lake Dam?
Athens Fish and Game Club Lake Dam is owned by ATHENS FISH AND GAME CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Athens Fish and Game Club Lake Dam built?
Athens Fish and Game Club Lake Dam was completed in 1920, making it 106 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 Athens Fish and Game Club Lake Dam?
Athens Fish and Game 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 Athens Fish and Game Club Lake Dam?
Athens Fish and Game Club Lake Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Athens Fish and Game Club Lake Dam last inspected?
Athens Fish and Game Club Lake Dam was last inspected on December 19, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.