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Terrell Country Club Lake Dam, located in Kaufman, Texas, is a private dam that was completed in 1905 for the primary purpose of recreation.
This earth dam stands at a height of 16 feet and spans a length of 1600 feet, holding a maximum storage capacity of 1217 acre-feet. Situated on Bachelor Creek, the dam's normal storage capacity is 645 acre-feet, providing a surface area of 167 acres for recreational activities.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Terrell Country Club Lake Dam has been inspected regularly, with its condition assessed as fair in 2017. The dam features controlled and uncontrolled outlet gates, as well as a valve for water release. Its hazard potential is not available, but the dam is considered to be in a stable condition. With a history dating back over a century, this dam continues to offer a picturesque setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy outdoor recreational activities in the heart of Texas.
Year Completed |
1905 |
Dam Length |
1600 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
BACHELOR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
167 |
Hydraulic Height |
16 |
Drainage Area |
2.73 |
Nid Storage |
1217 |
Structural Height |
16 |
Outlet Gates |
Other Controlled - 1, Uncontrolled - 1, Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
16 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Lake Tawakoni State Park
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Wind Point Park
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Equestrian Camp Sites
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Tent Sites
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Terrell Country Club Lake Dam
Tawakoni Balancing Reservoir Levee
Cedar Creek Ws Scs Site 16a Dam
Porter Lake Dam
Cedar Creek Ws Scs Site 46rev Dam
Cedar Creek Ws Scs Site 16 Dam
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