Lufkin Country Club Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Lufkin Country Club Lake Dam, located in Angelina County, Texas, is a vital structure that serves the primary purpose of recreation.


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Summary

Built in 1987, this earth dam with a buttress core stands at a height of 33 feet and stretches 1312 feet in length. With a maximum storage capacity of 460 acre-feet and a normal storage of 323 acre-feet, the dam helps manage the flow of Mill Creek, a nearby river or stream.

Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the dam is regularly inspected and maintained to ensure its structural integrity. The last inspection in November 2017 reported the dam's condition as fair, with a moderate risk assessment. In case of emergencies, the dam has three uncontrolled outlet gates and a spillway width of 410 feet to manage excess water flow.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the importance of Lufkin Country Club Lake Dam in providing recreational opportunities while also ensuring the safety and management of water resources in the region. Its role in controlling the flow of Mill Creek and its moderate risk assessment highlight the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to protect both the dam and the surrounding community from potential hazards.

Year Completed

1987

Dam Length

1312

Dam Height

33

River Or Stream

TR-MILL CREEK

Surface Area

17

Hydraulic Height

33

Drainage Area

0.15

Nid Storage

460

Structural Height

33

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 3

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

33
       
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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.