Bay Lake Club Dam
Key Takeaway
Bay Lake Club 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 | 20 ft (taller than 33.5% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 160 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1922 (104 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03865 |
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
BAY LAKE CLUB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bay Lake Club Dam?
Bay Lake Club 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 Bay Lake Club Dam?
Bay Lake Club Dam is owned by BAY LAKE CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bay Lake Club Dam built?
Bay Lake Club 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 Bay Lake Club Dam?
Bay Lake Club 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 Bay Lake Club Dam?
Bay Lake Club 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.