Golub Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Kieshnik Lake Dam No 4 Weiser Gss
Last Updated: December 20, 2025
Golub Lake Dam, located in Lee County, Texas, is a private-owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1969.
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Summary
This earth dam stands at a height of 23 feet and stretches 600 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 167 acre-feet and a surface area of 14 acres. While primarily serving purposes classified as "Other", the dam is not regulated by the state and has no enforcement agency overseeing its operations.
With a high hazard potential rating and a risk assessment of 2 out of 4, Golub Lake Dam presents a significant concern for potential risks and emergencies. Despite lacking certain key inspection and emergency preparedness measures, including an Emergency Action Plan, the dam remains in a condition that has not been formally assessed or rated. Surrounding Knobbs Creek provides the primary water source for the reservoir, without the presence of a spillway but with a single outlet gate.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Golub Lake Dam may find its design and construction details intriguing, particularly the use of buttress core types and the unspecified foundation type. The dam's location in LaGrange, Texas, and its association with the Galveston District of the US Army Corps of Engineers add to its significance within the water management infrastructure of the region. Despite not being under state jurisdiction, the dam's historical completion and ongoing management offer insights into the complexities of private ownership and regulation of essential water resources.
Year Completed |
1969 |
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
23 |
River Or Stream |
TR-KNOBBS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14 |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Nid Storage |
167 |
Structural Height |
23 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
23 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Colorado Rv At Smithville
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447cfs |
Colorado Rv Abv La Grange
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281cfs |
Colorado Rv At Bastrop
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335cfs |
Middle Yegua Ck Nr Dime Box
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0cfs |
E Yegua Ck Nr Dime Box
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0cfs |
Peach Creek At Hwy 90 Nr Waelder
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0cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Area Campgrounds
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Bluff Creek Ranch
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Vernon L Richards Riverbend Park
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Buescher State Park
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Golub Lake Dam