Club Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: January 22, 2026

Club Lake Dam, located in Newton, Texas, stands as a testament to engineering ingenuity and serves as a vital recreational hub for water resource and climate enthusiasts.


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Summary

Built in 1956, this earth dam with a buttress core type spans 500 feet in length and reaches a height of 25 feet, providing a storage capacity of 130 acre-feet. Its primary purpose is recreation, offering a serene oasis for outdoor activities amidst the picturesque surroundings of the TR-East Branch White Oak Creek.

Despite its age, Club Lake Dam has maintained a high risk assessment rating of 2 due to its unavailability of hazard potential information and lack of condition assessment. With no spillway and minimal structural features, the dam's emergency action plan and risk management measures are not readily available. However, the dam continues to be a popular destination for locals and visitors alike, showcasing the harmonious blend of human development and natural beauty in the heart of Texas. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Club Lake Dam serves as a captivating case study of the delicate balance between conservation and recreation in a changing environment.

Year Completed

1956

Dam Length

500

Dam Height

23

River Or Stream

TR-EAST BRANCH WHITE OAK CRK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

25

Hydraulic Height

23

Nid Storage

130

Structural Height

25

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

25
       
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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.