Kury Lake Dam
Kury Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Robertson County, Texas, built in 1957. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Kury Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Kury Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by David Pate (private). It impounds the Mill Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 620 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1957, 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 09/25/2019.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Robertson |
| River/Stream | Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.03744, -96.34216 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 620 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 620 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 290 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 12,115 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DAVID PATE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/25/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02136 |
| Federal ID | TX02136 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |