Greenville Club Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Greenville Club Lake Dam is classified as significant hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1922 and is 104 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 64.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,786 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.2K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 290 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1922 (104 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00479 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
GREENVILLE LAKE AND WATER COMPANY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Greenville Club Lake Dam?
Greenville Club Lake Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Greenville Club Lake Dam?
Greenville Club Lake Dam is owned by GREENVILLE LAKE AND WATER COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Greenville Club Lake Dam built?
Greenville Club Lake Dam was completed in 1922, making it 104 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 Greenville Club Lake Dam?
Greenville 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 Greenville Club Lake Dam?
Greenville Club Lake Dam has a dam height of 29 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 Greenville Club Lake Dam last inspected?
Greenville Club Lake Dam was last inspected on February 26, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.