Cummins Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam, located in Fayette County, Texas, was completed in 1960 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a critical flood risk reduction structure along the TR-SHAW Creek.
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Standing at a height of 32 feet with a length of 1600 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 1356 acre-feet and covers a drainage area of 2 square miles. Despite its age, the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, presenting a potential risk that is classified as high.
Managed by the local government and regulated by TCEQ, the dam does not feature a spillway but is equipped with one outlet gate. While the dam's hazard potential is deemed as not available, its risk assessment is categorized as high, warranting attention and potential management measures to ensure the safety and functionality of the structure. With its primary purpose being flood risk reduction, the Cummins Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam stands as a crucial infrastructure for water resource management in the region, highlighting the importance of monitoring and maintaining such critical structures to mitigate potential risks and safeguard communities from flooding events.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
1600 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SHAW CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
21 |
Hydraulic Height |
32 |
Drainage Area |
2 |
Nid Storage |
1356 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
32 |
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