Fin & Feather Club Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Fin & Feather Club Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1925 and is 101 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 38.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 840 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 439 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1925 (101 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02853 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Fin & Feather Club Lake Dam?
Fin & Feather Club Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Fin & Feather Club Lake Dam?
Fin & Feather Club Lake Dam is owned by UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fin & Feather Club Lake Dam built?
Fin & Feather Club Lake Dam was completed in 1925, making it 101 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 Fin & Feather Club Lake Dam?
Fin & Feather 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 Fin & Feather Club Lake Dam?
Fin & Feather Club Lake Dam has a dam height of 21 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 Fin & Feather Club Lake Dam last inspected?
Fin & Feather Club Lake Dam was last inspected on July 28, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.