Spring Creek Country Club Lake Dam, located in Houston, Texas, was completed in 1937 and is primarily used for irrigation purposes.
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The dam, with a height of 33 feet and a length of 520 feet, holds a maximum storage capacity of 670 acre-feet. It is classified as an earth dam with a buttress core type and an uncontrolled spillway.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the dam has not been inspected since 1983 and is considered to have a moderate risk potential. Despite its age, the condition of the dam has not been rated, and there are no emergency action plans in place. The dam's hazard potential is currently listed as "Not Available" and it has two uncontrolled outlet gates.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Spring Creek Country Club Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study of a historic structure that is still in use for irrigation purposes. With its unique characteristics and regulatory oversight by the TCEQ, there is potential for further research and monitoring to ensure the safety and sustainability of this important water resource infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1937 |
Dam Length |
520 |
Dam Height |
33 |
River Or Stream |
SPRING CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
45 |
Hydraulic Height |
33 |
Nid Storage |
670 |
Structural Height |
33 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
33 |
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