Lago Del Bosque Upper Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Lago Del Bosque Upper Lake Dam, located in Montgomery, Texas, is a privately owned structure that serves the primary purpose of recreation.


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Summary

Completed in 1957, this earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet and has a length of 387 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 147 acre-feet. The dam overlooks the TR-Lake Creek river and is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance.

Despite its recreational significance, the dam poses a high risk with a hazard potential that is not currently available for assessment. The condition of the dam has not been rated, and emergency action plans and risk management measures are not specified. The lack of detailed information on inspections, maintenance, and emergency preparedness underscores the importance of continuous monitoring and maintenance to prevent any potential hazards or failures. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find this dam an intriguing case study for understanding the complexities of managing and ensuring the safety of vital water infrastructure in the face of changing environmental conditions.

Year Completed

1957

Dam Length

387

Dam Height

20

River Or Stream

TR-LAKE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

15

Hydraulic Height

20

Nid Storage

147

Structural Height

20

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

20
       
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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.