Upper Club Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Upper Club Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1906 and is 120 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 | 1,620 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 267 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 58 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,990 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1906 (120 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00686 |
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
TEAGUE HUNTING AND FISHING CLUB INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Upper Club Lake Dam?
Upper 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 Upper Club Lake Dam?
Upper Club Lake Dam is owned by TEAGUE HUNTING AND FISHING CLUB INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Upper Club Lake Dam built?
Upper Club Lake Dam was completed in 1906, making it 120 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 Upper Club Lake Dam?
Upper 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 Upper Club Lake Dam?
Upper 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 Upper Club Lake Dam last inspected?
Upper Club Lake Dam was last inspected on September 24, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.