Fin & Feather Club Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Nestled in Van Zandt County, Texas, the Fin & Feather Club Lake Dam stands as a testament to human ingenuity and a love for recreation.


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Summary

Completed in 1925, this earth dam stretches 1,100 feet in length and reaches a height of 21 feet, creating a reservoir with a normal storage capacity of 108 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is for recreational activities, providing a serene setting for fishing, boating, and other water-based pastimes.

Despite its age, the Fin & Feather Club Lake Dam has undergone state regulation, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and safety. However, the dam's condition assessment in 2017 reported it as poor, raising concerns about its long-term maintenance. With a moderate risk rating of 3 out of 5, there are potential hazards associated with the dam, although specific risk management measures are not detailed in the available data. As water resource and climate enthusiasts venture to explore the tranquil waters of Fin & Feather Club Lake, they are reminded of the delicate balance between nature's beauty and the necessity of man-made structures for recreational enjoyment.

Year Completed

1925

Dam Length

1100

Dam Height

21

River Or Stream

TR-WILLS CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

18

Hydraulic Height

21

Drainage Area

0.4

Nid Storage

840

Structural Height

21

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

21
       
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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.