Winter Valley Estates Dam
Winter Valley Estates Dam is an earth dam located in Liberty County, Texas, built in 1970. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Winter Valley Estates Dam
The primary purpose of Winter Valley Estates Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by A K Lakecroft Inc (private). It impounds the Long John Creek near Kenefick.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 340 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 201 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 04/27/2011. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Liberty |
| Nearest City | Kenefick |
| River/Stream | Long John Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.12391, -94.87945 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 201 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 201 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Max Discharge | 6,848 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | A K LAKECROFT INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/27/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04873 |
| Federal ID | TX04873 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |