Highland Club Dam
Key Takeaway
Highland Club Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1919 and is 107 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 23.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 425 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 412 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 342 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1919 (107 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03995 |
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
HIGHLAND CLUB LAKE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Highland Club Dam?
Highland Club 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 Highland Club Dam?
Highland Club Dam is owned by HIGHLAND CLUB LAKE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Highland Club Dam built?
Highland Club Dam was completed in 1919, making it 107 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 Highland Club Dam?
Highland Club 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 Highland Club Dam?
Highland Club Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Highland Club Dam last inspected?
Highland Club Dam was last inspected on September 27, 2007. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.