Waxahachie Country Club Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Waxahachie Country Club Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1923 and is 103 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. 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 | 37 ft (taller than 80.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 725 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 388 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1923 (103 years old) |
| NID ID | TX01282 |
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
WAXAHACHIE COUNTRY CLUB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Waxahachie Country Club Lake Dam?
Waxahachie 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 Waxahachie Country Club Lake Dam?
Waxahachie Country Club Lake Dam is owned by WAXAHACHIE COUNTRY CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Waxahachie Country Club Lake Dam built?
Waxahachie Country Club Lake Dam was completed in 1923, making it 103 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 Waxahachie Country Club Lake Dam?
Waxahachie Country Club Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Waxahachie Country Club Lake Dam?
Waxahachie Country Club Lake Dam has a dam height of 37 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 Waxahachie Country Club Lake Dam last inspected?
Waxahachie Country Club Lake Dam was last inspected on November 12, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.