Otter Creek Club Dam
Key Takeaway
Otter Creek Club Dam is classified as significant hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 30.6% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,320 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 849 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 402 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10,849 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05817 |
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
OC INTEREST LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Otter Creek Club Dam?
Otter Creek Club 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 Otter Creek Club Dam?
Otter Creek Club Dam is owned by OC INTEREST LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Otter Creek Club Dam built?
Otter Creek Club Dam was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Otter Creek Club Dam?
Otter Creek 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 Otter Creek Club Dam?
Otter Creek Club Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Otter Creek Club Dam last inspected?
Otter Creek Club Dam was last inspected on September 25, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.