Sherman Country Club Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Sherman Country Club Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1909 and is 117 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 | 19 ft (taller than 30.6% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 2,710 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 560 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 47 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,500 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1909 (117 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02054 |
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
SHERMAN COUNTRY CLUB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sherman Country Club Lake Dam?
Sherman Country 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 Sherman Country Club Lake Dam?
Sherman Country Club Lake Dam is owned by SHERMAN COUNTRY CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sherman Country Club Lake Dam built?
Sherman Country Club Lake Dam was completed in 1909, making it 117 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 Sherman Country Club Lake Dam?
Sherman Country 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 Sherman Country Club Lake Dam?
Sherman Country Club Lake 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 Sherman Country Club Lake Dam last inspected?
Sherman Country Club Lake Dam was last inspected on January 10, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.