Gordon Country Club Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Gordon Country Club Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1904 and is 122 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 | 20 ft (taller than 33.5% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,145 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 891 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 394 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 75 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,200 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1904 (122 years old) |
| NID ID | TX01824 |
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
STEW MAC LLC;TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Gordon Country Club Lake Dam?
Gordon Country 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 Gordon Country Club Lake Dam?
Gordon Country Club Lake Dam is owned by STEW MAC LLC;TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Gordon Country Club Lake Dam built?
Gordon Country Club Lake Dam was completed in 1904, making it 122 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 Gordon Country Club Lake Dam?
Gordon 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 Gordon Country Club Lake Dam?
Gordon Country Club Lake 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.
When was Gordon Country Club Lake Dam last inspected?
Gordon Country Club Lake Dam was last inspected on December 17, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.