Stewart Lake Dam
Stewart Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Montgomery County, Texas, built in 1958. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Stewart Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Stewart Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Risher Randall (private). It impounds the Stewart Creek.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 35 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 518 acre-feet. Completed in 1958, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/08/2021.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Montgomery |
| River/Stream | Stewart Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.38182, -95.68939 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 518 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 518 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 188 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Max Discharge | 2,085 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | RISHER RANDALL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/08/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00111 |
| Federal ID | TX00111 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |