Summers Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 11, 2025

Summers Lake Dam, located in Kinney County, Texas, was completed in 1944 and serves as a crucial water supply structure in the area.


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Summary

The dam, standing at a height of 12 feet with a length of 300 feet, holds a storage capacity of 53 acre-feet and has a normal storage level of 32 acre-feet. Situated on Salado Creek, the primary purpose of the dam is to ensure water availability for the surrounding region.

Despite being privately owned, the dam is regulated and inspected by the state of Texas, with permitting and inspection processes in place to ensure its structural integrity. The dam is classified as an earth dam with a buttress core type, and while it does not have a spillway, it is equipped with one outlet gate. While the dam's hazard potential is not available, its risk assessment is considered high, emphasizing the importance of proper risk management measures.

Overall, Summers Lake Dam stands as a significant water resource infrastructure in the region, providing essential water supply services for the community. Its historical significance and vital role in water management make it a key asset in ensuring water security in the area, despite the high risk associated with its operation and maintenance.

Year Completed

1944

Dam Length

300

Dam Height

12

River Or Stream

SALADO CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

8

Hydraulic Height

12

Nid Storage

53

Structural Height

12

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

12
       
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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.