Cummins Creek Ws Scs Site 9 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Cummins Creek WS SCS Site 9 Dam, located in Fayette County, Texas, was completed in 1959 by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction on SHAW CREEK.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet and has a length of 1980 feet, providing a storage capacity of 1865 acre-feet. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 75 feet and is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

Despite its age, Cummins Creek WS SCS Site 9 Dam is currently rated as "Not Available" in terms of hazard potential and "Not Rated" in condition assessment. However, the risk assessment for this dam is moderate (3), indicating the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance. With a drainage area of 3.12 square miles and a normal storage capacity of 763 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in the region.

While the dam does not have a designated Emergency Action Plan or updated inundation maps, its association with the Natural Resources Conservation Service underscores a commitment to sustainable water resource management. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the importance of Cummins Creek WS SCS Site 9 Dam in protecting local communities from flooding events and maintaining the ecological balance of SHAW CREEK.

Year Completed

1959

Dam Length

1980

Dam Height

28

River Or Stream

SHAW CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

149

Hydraulic Height

28

Drainage Area

3.12

Nid Storage

1865

Structural Height

28

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 4

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

28
       
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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.