Quitman Club Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Quitman Club Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1910 and is 116 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 19.7% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 181 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00952 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
QUITMAN LAKE CLUB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Quitman Club Lake Dam?
Quitman Club Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Quitman Club Lake Dam?
Quitman Club Lake Dam is owned by QUITMAN LAKE CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Quitman Club Lake Dam built?
Quitman Club Lake Dam was completed in 1910, making it 116 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 Quitman Club Lake Dam?
Quitman 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 Quitman Club Lake Dam?
Quitman Club Lake Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Quitman Club Lake Dam last inspected?
Quitman Club Lake Dam was last inspected on June 16, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.