Cummins Creek Ws Scs Site 17 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Cummins Creek WS SCS Site 17 Dam, located in Fayette County, Texas, was completed in 1960 and is owned by the local government.


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Summary

The dam, designed by USDA NRCS, primarily serves the purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-Cummins Creek. With a height of 38 feet and a length of 1557 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 950 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.59 square miles.

The dam features an earth core with buttress type construction and an uncontrolled spillway width of 108 feet. It is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite its moderate hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, and there is limited information available on emergency action preparedness and risk management measures.

Overall, Cummins Creek WS SCS Site 17 Dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from flooding and managing water resources in the region. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the design, purpose, and regulatory oversight of dams like this one is essential for promoting sustainable water management practices and mitigating potential risks associated with dam failure.

Year Completed

1960

Dam Length

1557

Dam Height

38

River Or Stream

TR-CUMMINS CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

16

Hydraulic Height

38

Drainage Area

1.59

Nid Storage

950

Structural Height

38

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

38
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.