Spring Creek Country Club Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Spring Creek Country Club Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1937 and is 89 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 74.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 520 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 670 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 480 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 45 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03267 |
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
SPRING CREEK COUNTRY CLUB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Spring Creek Country Club Lake Dam?
Spring Creek Country 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 Spring Creek Country Club Lake Dam?
Spring Creek Country Club Lake Dam is owned by SPRING CREEK COUNTRY CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Spring Creek Country Club Lake Dam built?
Spring Creek Country Club Lake Dam was completed in 1937, making it 89 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 Spring Creek Country Club Lake Dam?
Spring Creek Country Club Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Spring Creek Country Club Lake Dam?
Spring Creek Country Club Lake Dam has a dam height of 33 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 Spring Creek Country Club Lake Dam last inspected?
Spring Creek Country Club Lake Dam was last inspected on March 21, 1983. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.