Stolz Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Stolz Lake Dam, located in Washington County, Texas, was completed in 1963 for the primary purpose of irrigation.


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Summary

The dam, standing at a height of 19 feet and a length of 536 feet, serves to control the flow of TR-NEW YEAR CREEK. It is classified as an earth dam with a buttress core type and has a storage capacity of 106 acre-feet, with a normal storage capacity of 86 acre-feet.

Despite being privately owned and not regulated by the state, Stolz Lake Dam poses a high risk due to its condition assessment being not rated. With no spillway and limited emergency preparedness measures in place, the dam's hazard potential is not available. The risk management measures and inundation maps for the area are also not prepared, indicating a potential threat to the surrounding environment and communities in the event of dam failure. Water resource and climate enthusiasts should keep an eye on Stolz Lake Dam for any developments in risk assessment and management to ensure the safety of the area.

Year Completed

1963

Dam Length

536

Dam Height

19

River Or Stream

TR-NEW YEAR CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

12

Hydraulic Height

19

Nid Storage

106

Structural Height

21

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

21
       
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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.