Mineola Club Lake Dam
Mineola Club Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Wood County, Texas, built in 1936. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Mineola Club Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Mineola Club Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by The Mineola Club Lake (private). It impounds the Tr-smith Creek near Mineola.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 115 acre-feet. Completed in 1936, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 01/28/2008. That was over 18 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Wood |
| Nearest City | Mineola |
| River/Stream | Tr-smith Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.68224, -95.49665 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | THE MINEOLA CLUB LAKE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/28/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00929 |
| Federal ID | TX00929 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |