Pleasure Acres Lake Dam, located in Chapel Hill, Texas, is a private dam constructed in 1937 primarily for recreational purposes.
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With a height of 10.3 feet and a length of 660 feet, this earth dam sits on Prairie Creek and provides a serene setting for water enthusiasts to enjoy. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 251 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 1717 cubic feet per second.
Maintained by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Pleasure Acres Lake Dam has been assessed to be in fair condition as of April 2021. Despite its moderate risk level, the dam has a spillway width of 30 feet and an uncontrolled spillway type to manage water flow during peak periods. The dam's last inspection was conducted in August 2015, and it is subject to periodic inspections every five years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Pleasure Acres Lake Dam offers a picturesque location to appreciate the intersection of human engineering and natural beauty in the heart of Texas.
Years Modified |
2006 - Other |
Year Completed |
1937 |
Dam Length |
660 |
Dam Height |
10.3 |
River Or Stream |
TR-PRAIRIE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
100 |
Hydraulic Height |
10.3 |
Drainage Area |
2.9 |
Nid Storage |
1218 |
Structural Height |
10.3 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
10 |
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