Upper Club Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Upper Club Lake Dam, located in Freestone, Texas, serves as a crucial recreational spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
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Summary
The dam, completed in 1906, stands at a height of 15.6 feet and has a hydraulic height of 22 feet. With a storage capacity of 1104 acre-feet, it provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as fishing and boating on its 58-acre surface area. The dam is regulated and inspected by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.
The dam's spillway, with a width of 115 feet, allows for controlled release of water to prevent flooding in the area. Despite being classified as having a fair condition assessment, the dam has a moderate risk level (3) according to the data. Emergency preparedness measures, including an Emergency Action Plan (EAP), are in place to address potential hazards. With its picturesque location on Jeter Creek and its historical significance dating back over a century, Upper Club Lake Dam is a must-visit destination for those interested in water management and climate resilience.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the engineering marvel of Upper Club Lake Dam, which has stood the test of time since its completion in 1906. Its earth dam structure, supported by stone core types and soil foundations, highlights the ingenuity of early dam design. The dam's primary purpose of recreation provides a serene backdrop for outdoor activities, while its regulated status ensures the safety of visitors and nearby communities. With a moderate risk level and fair condition assessment, the dam remains a vital part of the local landscape, offering both historical significance and practical utility in water resource management.
Year Completed |
1906 |
Dam Length |
1620 |
Dam Height |
15.6 |
River Or Stream |
JETER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
58 |
Hydraulic Height |
22 |
Drainage Area |
2 |
Nid Storage |
1104 |
Structural Height |
15.6 |
Outlet Gates |
Other Controlled - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
22 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Big Ck Nr Freestone
|
4cfs |
Navasota Rv Abv Groesbeck
|
6cfs |
Tehuacana Ck Nr Streetman
|
2cfs |
Upper Keechi Ck Nr Oakwood
|
20cfs |
Trinity Rv At Hwy 287 Nr Cayuga
|
1680cfs |
Trinity Rv Nr Oakwood
|
2660cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Upper Club Lake Dam