Panorama Lake Dam
Panorama Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Montgomery County, Texas, built in 1967. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Panorama Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Panorama 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 City Of Panorama Village (local government). It impounds the Tr-stewards Creek.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 475 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 224 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 02/09/2022.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Montgomery |
| River/Stream | Tr-stewards Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.38454, -95.48706 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 475 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 224 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 224 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 616 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CITY OF PANORAMA VILLAGE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 02/09/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05267 |
| Federal ID | TX05267 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |