Wind Lake Farm Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Duke Lake Dam Stuart Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Wind Lake Farm Dam, located in Grimes County, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam that serves multiple purposes beyond flood control.
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Summary
The dam, standing at a height of 11 feet and with a length of 550 feet, creates a reservoir with a total storage capacity of 72 acre-feet. The dam is situated on an unnamed tributary of Lake Creek and is regulated by the state with regular inspections to ensure its safety and integrity.
Although the dam's hazard potential is not available, its risk assessment is moderate, indicating a level of risk that requires attention and monitoring. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 20 feet and an outlet gate for water release. Despite being privately owned, the dam is subject to state permitting and inspection requirements, highlighting the importance of compliance and safety in water resource management. While the dam's condition assessment is not rated, its risk management measures and emergency preparedness are areas that may require further development and attention to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and environment.
Dam Length |
550 |
Dam Height |
11 |
River Or Stream |
UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF LAKE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9.1 |
Hydraulic Height |
11 |
Drainage Area |
0.4 |
Nid Storage |
72 |
Structural Height |
11 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
11 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Wind Lake Farm Dam