Lindale Club Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Lindale Club Dam, located in Smith County, Texas, is a private earth dam built in 1914 for recreational purposes along Macs Creek.


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With a height of 14 feet and a length of 360 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 685 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 197 acre-feet. Despite being a century-old structure, the dam is still in use and is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

Although the dam does not have a spillway, it is equipped with a single outlet gate for water release. The risk assessment for Lindale Club Dam indicates a high potential for hazard, with a rating of 2 out of 4. While the condition of the dam has not been officially rated, regular inspections and enforcement measures by the state regulatory agency ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. Due to its age and design, the dam may require further risk management measures in the future to maintain its integrity.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Lindale Club Dam represents a historic and recreational landmark in the region, serving as a testament to early 20th-century engineering practices. As efforts continue to monitor and manage the dam's risk potential, its importance as a water resource for the community underscores the need for continued oversight and stewardship to ensure its long-term viability. With state jurisdiction and regulatory involvement, Lindale Club Dam remains a valuable asset for both water management and recreation in Smith County, Texas.

Year Completed

1914

Dam Length

360

Dam Height

14

River Or Stream

MACS CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

14

Nid Storage

685

Structural Height

14

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

14
       
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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.