Kim Lake Dam dam
Kim Lake Dam
Kim Lake Dam, located in Montgomery, Texas, is a private dam primarily used for recreational purposes. Completed in 1963, this earth dam with a buttress core stands at a height of 22 feet and spans a length of 642 feet, creating a reservoir with a normal storage capacity of 96 acre-feet. Situated on TR-Lake Creek, the dam poses a high risk due to its condition assessment being labeled as "not rated" and its hazard potential information not being available. Despite these concerns, the dam does not have a spillway and is equipped with only one outlet gate.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Kim Lake Dam is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement. While the dam has not been modified in recent years and lacks certain emergency preparedness measures like an Emergency Action Plan, it remains a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts seeking recreational activities in the area. With Congressman Kevin Brady representing the district, efforts to address any safety concerns or potential risks associated with the dam will likely involve collaboration between local authorities and regulatory agencies to ensure the protection of both the dam structure and the surrounding community.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Kim Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Ck Nr Dobbin | 15 cfs | → |
| Lake Ck At Sendera Ranch Rd Nr Conroe | 77 cfs | → |
| Dry Ck At Fm 2978 | 2 cfs | → |
| W Fk San Jacinto Rv Bl Lk Conroe Nr Conroe | 262 cfs | → |
| Spring Ck Nr Tomball | 9 cfs | → |
| Spring Ck At Kuykendahl Rd | 26 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kim Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Edgewater Drive 32210, Montgomery County
- Piney Shores Boat Ramp
- Conroe Boat Ramp 830
- Scotts Ridge Swim Area
- Lake Woodlands Drive The Woodlands
- Boat Launch The Woodlands
Campgrounds
- Texas Rennaissance Festival - Quiet - Family Camping
- Texas Rennaissance Festival - Loud - Barbarian Camping
- Grizzly Pines - Gay Campground
- Spring Creek Park
- Kelly's Pond Campground
- End Of The Road Spot
Fishing spots
Track Kim Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Kim Lake Dam
Where does the data for Kim Lake Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Not Available hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Kim Lake Dam.