Upper East Fk Laterals Ws Scs Site 11b Dam
Upper East Fk Laterals Ws Scs Site 11b Dam is an earth dam located in Kaufman County, Texas, built in 1963. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Upper East Fk Laterals Ws Scs Site 11b Dam
The primary purpose of Upper East Fk Laterals Ws Scs Site 11b Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Kaufman County;kaufman Van Zandt Rockwall Swcd (local government). It impounds the Tr-mustang Creek.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 1,485 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 330 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1963, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/12/2018.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Kaufman |
| River/Stream | Tr-mustang Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.69983, -96.47356 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,485 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 330 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 330 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,250 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | KAUFMAN COUNTY;KAUFMAN VAN ZANDT ROCKWALL SWCD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/12/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03367 |
| Federal ID | TX03367 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |