Upper East Fk Laterals Ws Scs Site 11d Dam dam
Upper East Fk Laterals Ws Scs Site 11d Dam
The Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS Site 11d Dam, located in Kaufman, Texas, is a crucial structure designed by the USDA NRCS for Flood Risk Reduction along the TR-Mustang Creek. Completed in 1963, this earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a length of 1090 feet, providing a storage capacity of 310 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 13.3 acres. The dam serves multiple purposes including Fire Protection, Stock or Small Fish Pond, Flood Risk Reduction, and Recreation, highlighting its importance in water resource management.
Managed by the TCEQ and in compliance with state regulations, the dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 114 feet and two uncontrolled and one valve outlet gates. While the hazard potential and condition assessment are not rated, the dam's risk assessment is moderate, signifying the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance. With Lance Gooden (R) as the Congressional Representative for the area, the dam plays a critical role in mitigating flood risks and ensuring water security for the local community.
Despite its age, the Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS Site 11d Dam continues to be a reliable infrastructure for water management in the region. As climate change impacts intensify, maintaining and enhancing the resilience of such structures becomes imperative in safeguarding communities against flooding and ensuring sustainable water resource utilization. The collaborative efforts of state and federal agencies, along with local government ownership, are essential in upholding the dam's integrity and functionality for the benefit of all stakeholders, including residents, wildlife, and recreational enthusiasts.
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 11d Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Forney | 61 cfs | → |
| E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Crandall | 417 cfs | → |
| E Fk Trinity Rv Blw Lk Ray Hubbard Nr Forney | 51 cfs | → |
| Prairie Ck At Us Hwy 175 | 1 cfs | → |
| Kings Ck At Sh 34 Nr Kaufman | 21 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv Bl Dallas | 2,990 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Upper East Fk Laterals Ws Scs Site 11d Dam.
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About Upper East Fk Laterals Ws Scs Site 11d Dam
Where does the data for Upper East Fk Laterals Ws Scs Site 11d 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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