Lancaster Club Lake Dam

TR-TRINITY RIVER· Dallas, Texas· Built 1904· Earth· 7 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

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 Length4,500 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage600 acre-ft
Normal Storage304 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1904 (122 years old)
NID IDTX00820

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: April 20, 1982
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

LANCASTER COUNTRY CLUB LAKE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.