Winter Valley Estates Dam, located in Kenefick, Texas, is a private earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Constructed in 1970 by Woodward-Clyde / H Platt Thompson, this buttress dam stands at a height of 26 feet and stretches 340 feet in length, creating a storage capacity of 201 acre-feet. The dam overlooks Long John Creek and has a spillway width of 70 feet.
While the dam has not been rated for its condition, it has been inspected periodically, with the last inspection conducted in April 2011. With an uncontrolled spillway and moderate risk assessment, the dam poses a potential hazard, although specific risk management measures and emergency action plans are not currently available. Despite lacking state regulatory oversight, the dam continues to serve as a recreational asset, offering a surface area of 7.7 acres for visitors to enjoy. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Winter Valley Estates Dam presents an intriguing case study in private dam ownership and management.
Years Modified |
1980 - Other |
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
340 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
LONG JOHN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7.7 |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Nid Storage |
201 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
26 |
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