Kitty Hollow Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Kitty Hollow Lake Dam, located in Fort Bend, Texas, serves as a vital recreational spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts.


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Summary

Built in 1953, this earth dam stands at a height of 16 feet and spans 19,000 feet in length, creating a storage capacity of 3,200 acre-feet. The reservoir covers a surface area of 50 acres and is fed by the tranquil waters of TR-Oyster Creek, offering a picturesque setting for outdoor activities.

Managed by the local government, Kitty Hollow Lake Dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, providing residents with a serene oasis for fishing, boating, and other leisure pursuits. Despite its fair condition assessment as of April 2021, the dam poses a moderate risk level, emphasizing the importance of ongoing risk management measures.

With its uncontrolled spillway and single outlet gate, Kitty Hollow Lake Dam continues to be a beloved destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts in Fort Bend. As efforts are made to maintain and monitor its safety, this iconic earth dam remains a valuable asset for the community, showcasing the harmonious blend of water resource management and recreational enjoyment.

Year Completed

1953

Dam Length

19000

Dam Height

16

River Or Stream

TR-OYSTER CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

50

Hydraulic Height

16

Drainage Area

4.8

Nid Storage

3200

Structural Height

16

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

16
       
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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.