Cundiff Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Johnson Gss Alton Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Cundiff Lake Dam, located in Leon County, Texas, was completed in 1970 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection and providing a small fish pond for stock.
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Summary
The dam is a 23-foot high earth structure with a length of 750 feet and a storage capacity of 166 acre-feet. It is situated on Whites Branch, a tributary of the Trinity River, in the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Despite being privately owned and not regulated by the state, Cundiff Lake Dam has a high hazard potential and is classified as having a risk assessment of "High (2)". The dam does not have a spillway and is equipped with one outlet gate. The condition assessment of the dam is not rated, indicating a potential need for further evaluation and maintenance. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, its risk management measures and emergency action plan status are not available, underscoring the importance of ongoing monitoring and preparedness for potential hazards.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate change will find Cundiff Lake Dam an interesting case study, highlighting the complexities of dam ownership, regulation, and risk assessment in the context of water management and environmental stewardship. The dam's location in a rural area with limited drainage area underscores the importance of maintaining infrastructure to protect against potential flooding and ensure water security for surrounding communities. The unique design and purpose of the dam make it a valuable asset for local fire protection and wildlife conservation efforts, while also raising important questions about the sustainability and resilience of such structures in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
750 |
Dam Height |
23 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WHITES BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14 |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Nid Storage |
166 |
Structural Height |
23 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
23 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Trinity Rv Nr Crockett
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2670cfs |
Upper Keechi Ck Nr Oakwood
|
20cfs |
Navasota Rv Nr Easterly
|
22cfs |
Trinity Rv Nr Oakwood
|
2660cfs |
Big Ck Nr Freestone
|
4cfs |
Navasota Rv At Old Spanish Rd Nr Bryan
|
50cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Cundiff Lake Dam