Cummins Creek WS SCS Site 6 Dam, located in Fayette, Texas, serves as a crucial infrastructure for flood risk reduction along Flat Creek.
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Built in 1958 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet and stretches 1685 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 1636 acre-feet, the dam provides essential protection to the surrounding area, covering a drainage area of 2.93 square miles.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Cummins Creek WS SCS Site 6 Dam undergoes regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates for effective water management. Despite being rated as "Not Available" in terms of hazard potential and "Not Rated" in condition assessment, the dam's risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk (3) and highlights the need for ongoing risk management measures.
The Cummins Creek WS SCS Site 6 Dam stands as a vital component of the water resource infrastructure in the region, providing flood protection and water management along Flat Creek. With its historical significance and ongoing regulatory oversight, the dam exemplifies the importance of effective dam design and maintenance in mitigating flood risks and ensuring the safety of surrounding communities.
Year Completed |
1958 |
Dam Length |
1685 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
FLAT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
23.7 |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Drainage Area |
2.93 |
Nid Storage |
1636 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
26 |
Colorado Rv Abv La Grange
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497cfs |
Middle Yegua Ck Nr Dime Box
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0cfs |
Yegua Ck Nr Somerville
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0cfs |
E Yegua Ck Nr Dime Box
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0cfs |
Davidson Ck Nr Lyons
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0cfs |
Redgate Ck Nr Columbus
|
1cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Bluff Creek Ranch
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Oak Thicket Park - Fayette Lake
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Park Prarie - Lake Fayette
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