Near Kim Lake Dam
Near Kim Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Montgomery County, Texas, built in 1963. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Near Kim Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Near Kim Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Friendswood Development Company Ltd;gunther Von Gynz-rekowski;kathrin Von Gynz-rekowski (private). It impounds the Tributary Of Lake Creek.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 1,280 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 293 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1963, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/15/2021.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Montgomery |
| River/Stream | Tributary Of Lake Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.29234, -95.72325 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 293 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 293 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | FRIENDSWOOD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LTD;GUNTHER VON GYNZ-REKOWSKI;KATHRIN VON GYNZ-REKOWSKI |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/15/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00103 |
| Federal ID | TX00103 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |