Located in Fayette, Texas, the Cummins Creek WS SCS Site 4 Dam stands as a critical structure designed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risk along the Mile Branch and Violet Creek.
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Completed in 1959, this earth-type dam reaches a height of 34 feet and spans a length of 5127 feet, providing a significant storage capacity of 2700 acre-feet. Despite lacking a spillway, the dam serves as a vital asset for flood risk reduction in the region, safeguarding surrounding areas from potential inundation.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Cummins Creek WS SCS Site 4 Dam is classified as having a high risk level. While its hazard potential and condition assessment are labeled as "Not Available" and "Not Rated" respectively, the dam's structural integrity and operational capacity remain intact. With no recent inspection data available, continued monitoring and assessment are essential to ensure the dam's ongoing efficacy in protecting the surrounding community and environment from potential flood events.
As an integral component of water resource management in the region, the Cummins Creek WS SCS Site 4 Dam underscores the importance of proactive infrastructure maintenance and risk management measures. With its strategic location and design, this dam represents a critical asset in the ongoing efforts to enhance resilience to climate-related challenges, emphasizing the need for sustained investment and attention to safeguarding water resources in the face of evolving environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1959 |
Dam Length |
5127 |
Dam Height |
34 |
River Or Stream |
MILE BRANCH & VIOLET CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
37.7 |
Hydraulic Height |
34 |
Drainage Area |
4.24 |
Nid Storage |
2700 |
Structural Height |
34 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
34 |
Colorado Rv Abv La Grange
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497cfs |
Middle Yegua Ck Nr Dime Box
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0cfs |
E Yegua Ck Nr Dime Box
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0cfs |
Yegua Ck Nr Somerville
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0cfs |
Colorado Rv At Smithville
|
465cfs |
Davidson Ck Nr Lyons
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0cfs |
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