Club 13 Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Club 13 Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 61.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 324 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 172 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 90 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00255 |
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
THIRTEEN CLUB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Club 13 Lake Dam?
Club 13 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 Club 13 Lake Dam?
Club 13 Lake Dam is owned by THIRTEEN CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Club 13 Lake Dam built?
Club 13 Lake Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Club 13 Lake Dam?
Club 13 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 Club 13 Lake Dam?
Club 13 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 Club 13 Lake Dam last inspected?
Club 13 Lake Dam was last inspected on June 15, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.