Terrell Country Club Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Terrell Country Club Lake Dam is classified as significant hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1905 and is 121 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 19.7% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 645 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 167 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,040 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1905 (121 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03376 |
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
TERRELL COUNTRY CLUB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Terrell Country Club Lake Dam?
Terrell Country Club Lake 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 Terrell Country Club Lake Dam?
Terrell Country Club Lake Dam is owned by TERRELL COUNTRY CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Terrell Country Club Lake Dam built?
Terrell Country Club Lake Dam was completed in 1905, making it 121 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 Terrell Country Club Lake Dam?
Terrell 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 Terrell Country Club Lake Dam?
Terrell Country 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 Terrell Country Club Lake Dam last inspected?
Terrell Country Club Lake Dam was last inspected on July 28, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.