Near Kim Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Near Kim Lake Dam, located in Montgomery, Texas, was completed in 1963 and serves as a private recreational site along TR-Lake Creek.


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Summary

The dam stands at a height of 19.3 feet and has a storage capacity of 293 acre-feet, providing a surface area of 18.4 acres for water enthusiasts to enjoy. Despite its primary purpose for recreation, the dam has faced challenges with a poor condition assessment as of June 2018.

The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 202 feet, and it has two uncontrolled outlet gates. The structure has undergone modifications in 2010, indicating a commitment to ensuring its safety and efficacy for visitors. However, with a moderate risk assessment and a history of poor condition, ongoing monitoring and maintenance are crucial to safeguarding the dam and the surrounding area from potential hazards. The regulatory oversight by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) plays a vital role in ensuring that the dam meets state standards for safety and environmental protection.

Years Modified

2010 - Other

Year Completed

1963

Dam Length

1280

Dam Height

19.3

River Or Stream

TR-LAKE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

18.4

Hydraulic Height

19.3

Drainage Area

0.7

Nid Storage

293

Structural Height

19.3

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

19
       
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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.