Vaughn Lake Dam
Vaughn Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Kaufman County, Texas, built in 1965. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Vaughn Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Vaughn Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Gary Allen (private). It impounds the Tr-bois Darc Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 1,050 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 106 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/13/2021.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Kaufman |
| River/Stream | Tr-bois Darc Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.42282, -96.34211 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,050 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | GARY ALLEN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/13/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03330 |
| Federal ID | TX03330 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |