Kim Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Kim Lake Dam, located in Montgomery, Texas, is a private dam primarily used for recreational purposes.


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Summary

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.

Year Completed

1963

Dam Length

642

Dam Height

19

River Or Stream

TR-LAKE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

18

Hydraulic Height

19

Nid Storage

149

Structural Height

22

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

22
       
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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.