Upper Club Lake Dam

WHITE ROCK CREEK· Freestone, Texas· Built 1906· Earth· 16 ft tall
High Hazard Recreation Private

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 Length1,620 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.1K acre-ft
Normal Storage267 acre-ft
Surface Area58 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge5,990 cfs
Year Completed1906 (120 years old)
NID IDTX00686

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: September 24, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

TEAGUE HUNTING AND FISHING CLUB INC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.