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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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 |
Middle Bosque Rv Nr Mcgregor
|
19cfs |
Hog Ck Nr Crawford
|
2cfs |
Brazos Rv At Waco
|
337cfs |
N Bosque Rv At Valley Mills
|
17cfs |
Leon Rv Nr Belton
|
27cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr Aquilla
|
57cfs |