Kunze Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in McLennan, Texas, Kunze Lake Dam is a privately-owned structure that serves multiple purposes, including recreation and water supply.


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Summary

Built in 1974, the earth dam stands at a height of 19 feet and spans a length of 470 feet, holding a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-South Bosque River, the dam offers a surface area of 7 acres for recreational activities such as fishing and boating.

Despite not being state-regulated, Kunze Lake Dam is equipped with state permitting and inspection processes to ensure its safety and functionality. With no spillway and a hazard potential not available, the dam is classified with a high risk level of 2. The condition assessment of the structure is not rated, and there is no emergency action plan prepared for potential incidents. Although the dam does not have a designated regulatory agency, it remains a key feature in the local water resource management and climate adaptation efforts in the region.

As a vital component of the water infrastructure in the area, Kunze Lake Dam plays a crucial role in supporting local recreational activities and providing water supply for the surrounding community. With its earth construction and buttress core type, the dam exemplifies the importance of sustainable water management practices and the need for ongoing risk assessment and management measures. Despite its unregulated status, Kunze Lake Dam underscores the significance of private ownership in maintaining and securing essential water resources for both leisure and utility purposes.

Year Completed

1974

Dam Length

470

Dam Height

19

River Or Stream

TR-SOUTH BOSQUE RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

7

Hydraulic Height

19

Nid Storage

100

Structural Height

19

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

19
       
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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.