Cape Conroe Dam 1

TR-"STEWART CREEK"· Montgomery, Texas· Built 1973· Earth· 24 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Cape Conroe Dam 1 is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height	24 ft (taller than 47.7% in TX)
Dam Length	760 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	390 acre-ft
Normal Storage	62 acre-ft

Surface Area	10 acres
Drainage Area	0 sq mi
Max Discharge	3,100 cfs
Year Completed	1973 (53 years old)
NID ID	TX00112

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes

Last Inspection: April 4, 2018

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

DENNIS PETERSON;EPJ FAMILY LTD PTD;FREDA KIETH;JAY KEMPER;JENNINE HUET;JOHN SANCLEMENTE;KATHLEEN MANUEL;LEIGH SONNIER;MADELINE T ROAN TRUST;MARCIA BATES;MICHAEL LIJEWSKI;RANDOLPH SEALE;STANLEY LAKE MUD;STEPHEN MCKERNAN

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Cape Conroe Dam 1?

Cape Conroe Dam 1 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Cape Conroe Dam 1?

Cape Conroe Dam 1 is owned by DENNIS PETERSON;EPJ FAMILY LTD PTD;FREDA KIETH;JAY KEMPER;JENNINE HUET;JOHN SANCLEMENTE;KATHLEEN MANUEL;LEIGH SONNIER;MADELINE T ROAN TRUST;MARCIA BATES;MICHAEL LIJEWSKI;RANDOLPH SEALE;STANLEY LAKE MUD;STEPHEN MCKERNAN (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Cape Conroe Dam 1 built?

Cape Conroe Dam 1 was completed in 1973, making it 53 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Cape Conroe Dam 1?

Cape Conroe Dam 1 serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Cape Conroe Dam 1?

Cape Conroe Dam 1 has a dam height of 24 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Cape Conroe Dam 1 last inspected?

Cape Conroe Dam 1 was last inspected on April 4, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.