Waxahachie Country Club Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Waxahachie Country Club Lake Dam, located in Ellis County, Texas, serves primarily for irrigation purposes and offers recreational opportunities for enthusiasts of water resources and climate.


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Summary

Completed in 1923, this earth dam stands at a height of 37.4 feet and stretches for 725 feet along the TR-North Fork Waxahachie Creek. With a storage capacity of 388 acre-feet, it covers a surface area of 31 acres and has a drainage area of 0.2 square miles.

Maintained by a private owner, the dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections, with the last assessment in 2014 indicating an unsatisfactory condition. The dam's spillway, with a width of 190 feet, is uncontrolled, featuring two outlet gates. While the hazard potential is not available, the risk assessment categorizes it as moderate (3), prompting the need for continued monitoring and potential risk management measures in the future.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the historical significance and engineering marvel of the Waxahachie Country Club Lake Dam, which has stood the test of time since its construction nearly a century ago. As one of the key structures contributing to the local water supply and irrigation needs, this dam offers a glimpse into the intersection of human ingenuity with natural resources, highlighting the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of evolving climate challenges.

Year Completed

1923

Dam Length

725

Dam Height

37.4

River Or Stream

TR-NORTH FORK WAXAHACHIE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

31

Hydraulic Height

37.4

Drainage Area

0.2

Nid Storage

388

Structural Height

37.4

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

37
       
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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.