Lancaster Club Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Lancaster Club Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1904 and is 122 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 7 ft (taller than 0.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 4,500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 304 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1904 (122 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00820 |
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
LANCASTER COUNTRY CLUB LAKE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lancaster Club Lake Dam?
Lancaster 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 Lancaster Club Lake Dam?
Lancaster Club Lake Dam is owned by LANCASTER COUNTRY CLUB LAKE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lancaster Club Lake Dam built?
Lancaster 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 Lancaster Club Lake Dam?
Lancaster 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 Lancaster Club Lake Dam?
Lancaster Club Lake Dam has a dam height of 7 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 Lancaster Club Lake Dam last inspected?
Lancaster Club Lake Dam was last inspected on April 20, 1982. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.