Cummins Creek Ws Scs Site 7 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
The Cummins Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam, located in Fayette County, Texas, was completed in 1959 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a vital infrastructure for flood risk reduction along the Cedar Creek.
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Summary
This earth dam stands at a height of 32 feet and has a length of 4910 feet, with a capacity to store 4471 acre-feet of water. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, with a normal storage capacity of 200 acre-feet and a drainage area of 6.15 square miles.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Cummins Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam has been assessed to be in fair condition as of May 2017. It features a spillway width of 177 feet and various outlet gates for controlled water release. With a maximum discharge capacity of 6074 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood hazards in the region. Regular inspections are conducted every five years to ensure its structural integrity and operational efficiency.
While the hazard potential of the Cummins Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam is not available, its strategic location and design contribute to the overall water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the area. With an emphasis on safety and effective risk management, this dam exemplifies the collaborative efforts between federal, state, and local agencies to safeguard communities and ecosystems against potential flood events.
Year Completed |
1959 |
Dam Length |
4910 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
CEDAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
70 |
Hydraulic Height |
32 |
Drainage Area |
6.15 |
Nid Storage |
4471 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Outlet Gates |
Other Controlled - 1, Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
32 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Yegua Ck Nr Somerville
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0cfs |
Middle Yegua Ck Nr Dime Box
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0cfs |
Colorado Rv Abv La Grange
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497cfs |
E Yegua Ck Nr Dime Box
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0cfs |
Davidson Ck Nr Lyons
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0cfs |
Redgate Ck Nr Columbus
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1cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
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