Ballinger Country Club Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Ballinger Country Club Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1922 and is 104 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 55.2% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1922 (104 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03241 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
BALLINGER COUNTRY CLUB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ballinger Country Club Lake Dam?
Ballinger Country 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 Ballinger Country Club Lake Dam?
Ballinger Country Club Lake Dam is owned by BALLINGER COUNTRY CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ballinger Country Club Lake Dam built?
Ballinger Country Club Lake Dam was completed in 1922, making it 104 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 Ballinger Country Club Lake Dam?
Ballinger Country Club Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Ballinger Country Club Lake Dam?
Ballinger Country Club Lake Dam has a dam height of 26 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 Ballinger Country Club Lake Dam last inspected?
Ballinger Country Club Lake Dam was last inspected on February 27, 1985. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.