Country Club Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 7, 2025

Country Club Lake Dam, located in Montgomery County, Texas, is a private dam constructed in 1933 with a primary purpose of serving recreational activities.


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Summary

Designed by Steffek & Van de Wiele, this earth dam stands at a height of 13 feet and stretches 1120 feet in length along the TR-W Fork San Jacinto River. With a storage capacity of 264 acre-feet and a surface area of 12 acres, the dam also features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 225 feet.

The dam, regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), underwent a structural modification in 1984. It has four uncontrolled outlet gates and is inspected every five years to ensure its integrity and functionality. Despite being rated as having a moderate risk level, the hazard potential and condition assessment of the dam are currently not available. The dam's emergency action plan was last revised in 2011, with no additional updates on its preparedness or adherence to guidelines provided.

Country Club Lake Dam is a notable structure for water resource and climate enthusiasts, offering insights into dam engineering, recreational water management, and regulatory oversight. Its presence along the TR-W Fork San Jacinto River provides a unique opportunity for environmental monitoring and risk assessment, highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring critical infrastructure for both public safety and water resource management in the region.

Years Modified

1984 - Structural

Year Completed

1933

Dam Length

1120

Dam Height

13

River Or Stream

TR-W FORK SAN JACINTO RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

12

Hydraulic Height

13

Drainage Area

1.91

Nid Storage

264

Structural Height

13

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 4

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

13
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.