Club Lake Dam
Club Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Hemphill County, Texas, built in 1935. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Club Lake Dam
The primary purpose of 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 Kay Donaldson (private). It impounds the Oasis Creek.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 736 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 250 acre-feet. Completed in 1935, 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 10/10/2008. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Hemphill |
| River/Stream | Oasis Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.92059, -100.02799 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 736 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | KAY DONALDSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/10/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02526 |
| Federal ID | TX02526 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |