Red River Country Club Dam
Key Takeaway
Red River Country Club Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1912 and is 114 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 67.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 670 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 85 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,200 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1912 (114 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03093 |
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
RED RIVER COUNTY CLUB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Red River Country Club Dam?
Red River Country Club 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 Red River Country Club Dam?
Red River Country Club Dam is owned by RED RIVER COUNTY CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Red River Country Club Dam built?
Red River Country Club Dam was completed in 1912, making it 114 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 Red River Country Club Dam?
Red River Country 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 Red River Country Club Dam?
Red River Country Club Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Red River Country Club Dam last inspected?
Red River Country Club Dam was last inspected on September 5, 1985. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.