Bullard Club Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Bullard Club Lake Dam, located in Cherokee County, Texas, is a privately owned structure completed in 1925 primarily for recreational purposes.


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Summary

The dam, classified as an Earth type with a buttress core, stands at a height of 16 feet and spans a length of 413 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 211 acre-feet. While the dam does not have a spillway, it is equipped with one outlet gate.

Despite its age, Bullard Club Lake Dam has not been rated for its condition and does not have an Emergency Action Plan in place. With a high risk assessment of 2 out of 5, there is a need for further evaluation and potential risk management measures to ensure the safety and integrity of the dam. As enthusiasts of water resources and climate, it is important to monitor and address any potential hazards associated with aging infrastructure like Bullard Club Lake Dam to protect both the environment and nearby communities.

Year Completed

1925

Dam Length

413

Dam Height

16

River Or Stream

TR-WEST MUD CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

15

Hydraulic Height

16

Nid Storage

211

Structural Height

16

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

16
       
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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.