Denton Country Club Lake Dam dam
Denton Country Club Lake Dam
Denton Country Club Lake Dam, located in Denton County, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam with a primary purpose of irrigation. Constructed in 1921, this dam stands at a height of 26.5 feet and has a length of 900 feet, providing a surface area of 21.68 acres and a drainage area of 6.3 square miles. The dam has a maximum storage capacity of 449 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 122 acre-feet, serving as a vital resource for irrigation in the region.
The dam is situated on Graveyard Branch and is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). It has undergone modifications in 2010 for both hydraulic and structural enhancements. The dam has one uncontrolled spillway with a width of 132 feet and is equipped with one uncontrolled outlet gate. Despite a fair condition assessment as of May 2018, the dam poses a moderate risk level according to the risk assessment, highlighting the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure the safety and functionality of this crucial water resource infrastructure.
With its historical significance and essential role in irrigation and recreation, Denton Country Club Lake Dam stands as a testament to the engineering expertise of Baird, Hampton, and Brown. The dam's presence not only supports the local community but also serves as a reminder of the importance of sustainable water resource management and climate resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Denton Country Club Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hickory Ck At Denton | 195 cfs | → |
| Denton Ck Nr Justin | 18 cfs | → |
| Clear Ck Nr Sanger | 21 cfs | → |
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv Nr Lewisville | 697 cfs | → |
| Denton Ck Nr Grapevine | 260 cfs | → |
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Greenbelt Nr Pilot Point | 34 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Denton Country Club Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Orchid Hill Lane Highland Village
- Sycamore Bend Road Hickory Creek
- Big Sandy Boat Ramp
- Marshall Creek Park Denton County
- Arrowhead Leg 1 Hickory Creek
- Kelton Avenue Hickory Creek
Campgrounds
- Little Elm Park
- Isle Du Bois - Roberts Lake State Park
- Sandy Lake Rv Resort
- Johnson Branch - Roberts Lake State Park
- Constellation Park Campsite #1
- Constellation Park Campsite #4
Track Denton Country Club Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Denton Country Club Lake Dam
Where does the data for Denton Country Club Lake Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Not Available hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Denton Country Club Lake Dam.