Brookhollow Country Club Lake Dam

DRY SALT CREEK· Collingsworth, Texas· Built 1927· Earth· 38 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Brookhollow Country Club Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1927 and is 99 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 38 ft (taller than 82.5% in TX)
Dam Length740 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.4K acre-ft
Normal Storage712 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge20,320 cfs
Year Completed1927 (99 years old)
NID IDTX03619

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: May 21, 1986
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

LAKEWOOD FARMS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Brookhollow Country Club Lake Dam?

Brookhollow 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 Brookhollow Country Club Lake Dam?

Brookhollow Country Club Lake Dam is owned by LAKEWOOD FARMS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Brookhollow Country Club Lake Dam built?

Brookhollow Country Club Lake Dam was completed in 1927, making it 99 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 Brookhollow Country Club Lake Dam?

Brookhollow Country 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 Brookhollow Country Club Lake Dam?

Brookhollow Country Club Lake Dam has a dam height of 38 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 Brookhollow Country Club Lake Dam last inspected?

Brookhollow Country Club Lake Dam was last inspected on May 21, 1986. 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.