6 Lakes Estates Lake No 5 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

6 Lakes Estates Lake No 5 Dam, located in Liberty, Texas, was completed in 1965 with a primary purpose of irrigation.


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Summary

This private earth dam stands at a height of 13 feet and has a storage capacity of 59 acre-feet. Despite being non-federally regulated, the dam has undergone state permitting and inspection processes, ensuring its structural integrity and safety.

The dam, situated off CH-Menard Creek, has a high hazard potential rating of 2 due to its critical role in providing water for irrigation purposes. While it lacks a spillway and has not been rated for condition assessment, the dam is equipped with one outlet gate. The risk management measures for this dam are yet to be specified, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to mitigate potential risks associated with its high hazard potential.

Although the dam has not been modified in recent years and lacks updated emergency action plans, its significance in providing water resources for agricultural purposes underscores the importance of ensuring its continued functionality and safety. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to advocate for the proper regulation and maintenance of dams like 6 Lakes Estates Lake No 5 Dam to safeguard water sources and minimize potential risks to surrounding communities and ecosystems.

Year Completed

1965

Dam Height

13

River Or Stream

OFF CH-MENARD CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

13

Nid Storage

59

Structural Height

13

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

13
       
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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.