Jacksonville Club Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Jacksonville Club Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1888 and is 138 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 2.7% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 421 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 252 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1888 (138 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00586 |
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
JACKSONVILLE CLUB LAKE DAM
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Jacksonville Club Lake Dam?
Jacksonville Club 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 Jacksonville Club Lake Dam?
Jacksonville Club Lake Dam is owned by JACKSONVILLE CLUB LAKE DAM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Jacksonville Club Lake Dam built?
Jacksonville Club Lake Dam was completed in 1888, making it 138 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 Jacksonville Club Lake Dam?
Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville Club Lake Dam?
Jacksonville Club Lake Dam has a dam height of 9 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.