Kunze Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Kunze Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 30.6% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 470 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05088 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
BOB KUNZE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Kunze Lake Dam?
Kunze Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Kunze Lake Dam?
Kunze Lake Dam is owned by BOB KUNZE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Kunze Lake Dam built?
Kunze Lake Dam was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Kunze Lake Dam?
Kunze Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Kunze Lake Dam?
Kunze Lake Dam has a dam height of 19 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.