Arp Club Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Arp Club Lake Dam, located in Smith County, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam that was completed in 1935 for the primary purpose of recreation.


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Summary

The dam stands at a height of 20 feet and has a length of 515 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 625 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Beaver Run Draw and is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 65 feet and outlet gates that include three uncontrolled outlets and one valve. Despite being last inspected in 1998, the dam is rated as not being in a hazardous condition. The risk assessment for Arp Club Lake Dam is moderate (3), suggesting that there may be some potential risks associated with the structure.

Overall, Arp Club Lake Dam serves as a valuable recreational resource in the area, offering opportunities for fishing, boating, and other water-related activities. Its historical significance as a structure built in the 1930s adds to its appeal for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the engineering and management of dams in Texas.

Year Completed

1935

Dam Length

515

Dam Height

20

River Or Stream

BEAVER RUN DRAW

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

44

Hydraulic Height

20

Drainage Area

2.5

Nid Storage

625

Structural Height

20

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 3, Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Rock, Soil

Nid Height

20
       
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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.