Cummins Creek WS SCS Site 22 Dam, located in Fayette, Texas, is a crucial structure designed by the USDA NRCS to reduce flood risk along TR-Clear Creek.
Wind
Humidity
Built in 1959, this earth dam stands at a height of 34 feet and stretches 1900 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 1086 acre-feet. The dam's spillway, 104 feet wide, is uncontrolled and complements the two uncontrolled and one valve outlet gates.
Despite its fair condition as of August 2016, the dam is subject to regular inspections every five years to ensure its structural integrity. With a moderate risk assessment of 3, the Cummins Creek WS SCS Site 22 Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. Supported by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), this dam stands as a testament to effective flood risk reduction measures in a changing climate landscape. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find this dam's design and purpose intriguing in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
Year Completed |
1959 |
Dam Length |
1900 |
Dam Height |
34 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CLEAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
26.7 |
Hydraulic Height |
34 |
Drainage Area |
1.83 |
Nid Storage |
1086 |
Structural Height |
34 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2, Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
34 |
Colorado Rv Abv La Grange
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497cfs |
Redgate Ck Nr Columbus
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1cfs |
Colorado Rv At Smithville
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465cfs |
Colorado Rv At Columbus
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216cfs |
Middle Yegua Ck Nr Dime Box
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0cfs |
Yegua Ck Nr Somerville
|
0cfs |
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Park Prarie - Lake Fayette
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Oak Thicket Park - Fayette Lake
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Town Square - Fayetteville
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Bluff Creek Ranch
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