Beaver Club Dam
Key Takeaway
Beaver Club Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 23.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03994 |
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
BEAVER CLUB LAKE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Beaver Club Dam?
Beaver 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 Beaver Club Dam?
Beaver Club Dam is owned by BEAVER CLUB LAKE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Beaver Club Dam built?
Beaver Club Dam was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Beaver Club Dam?
Beaver Club 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 Beaver Club Dam?
Beaver Club Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Beaver Club Dam last inspected?
Beaver Club Dam was last inspected on November 27, 1984. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.