Pleasure Acres Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Pleasure Acres Lake Dam, located in Chapel Hill, Texas, is a private dam constructed in 1937 primarily for recreational purposes.


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Summary

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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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.