Terrell Country Club Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Terrell Country Club Lake Dam, located in Kaufman, Texas, is a private dam that was completed in 1905 for the primary purpose of recreation.


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Summary

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
       
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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.