Dunwoody Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Dunwoody Lake Dam, located in Montgomery, Texas, was completed in 1964 and serves as a vital structure for recreational purposes.


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Summary

Designed by Edward D Campbell, this earth dam stands at a height of 34 feet and spans 1200 feet in length. The dam's primary purpose is recreation, with a maximum storage capacity of 1000 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 780 acre-feet.

The dam overlooks TR-Little Caney Creek and is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). It features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 256 feet and is inspected every 5 years, with the latest assessment in August 2017 rating its condition as satisfactory. While no hazard potential is available, the risk assessment categorizes the dam as moderate. With a drainage area of 1.1 square miles, Dunwoody Lake Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.

Overall, Dunwoody Lake Dam serves as a key structure in the Fort Worth District, offering both recreational opportunities and water management capabilities. Its design and functionality underscore the importance of proactive maintenance and regulatory oversight to ensure the safety and integrity of this essential water resource infrastructure. As a focal point for water enthusiasts and climate advocates, the dam represents a balance between human recreation and environmental stewardship in the face of changing climate patterns and increasing water resource demands.

Years Modified

2005 - Other

Year Completed

1964

Dam Length

1200

Dam Height

34

River Or Stream

TR-LITTLE CANEY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

73

Hydraulic Height

34

Drainage Area

1.1

Nid Storage

1000

Structural Height

34

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 3

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

34
       
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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.