Upper East Fk Laterals Ws Scs Site 11k Dam dam
Upper East Fk Laterals Ws Scs Site 11k Dam
The Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS Site 11k Dam, located in Kaufman, Texas, is a key structure managed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along the TR-Mustang Creek. Built in 1964, this earth dam stands at 32 feet high and spans 1170 feet, with a storage capacity of 280 acre-feet. It serves multiple purposes such as fire protection, stock, or small fish pond, flood risk reduction, and recreation.
With a spillway width of 76 feet and uncontrolled outlet gates, the dam is designed to handle a maximum discharge of 894 cubic feet per second. The condition assessment in 2021 rated it as fair, with a moderate risk level. While the hazard potential is not available, the dam is inspected every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. The regulatory oversight by the TCEQ in Texas ensures that the dam meets state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS Site 11k Dam offers a fascinating study in flood risk reduction infrastructure. Its historical significance, engineering design, and multi-purpose functionality make it a valuable asset for water management in the region. As efforts continue to mitigate risks and enhance resilience in the face of changing climate patterns, this dam stands as a testament to the importance of proactive infrastructure management and regulatory oversight in ensuring water security for communities.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Upper East Fk Laterals Ws Scs Site 11k Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Crandall | 225 cfs | → |
| E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Forney | 61 cfs | → |
| E Fk Trinity Rv Blw Lk Ray Hubbard Nr Forney | 33 cfs | → |
| Prairie Ck At Us Hwy 175 | 1 cfs | → |
| Kings Ck At Sh 34 Nr Kaufman | 17 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv Bl Dallas | 3,030 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Upper East Fk Laterals Ws Scs Site 11k Dam.
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About Upper East Fk Laterals Ws Scs Site 11k Dam
Where does the data for Upper East Fk Laterals Ws Scs Site 11k Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Not Available hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
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