Cummins Creek Ws Scs Site 21 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in Fayette, Texas, the Cummins Creek WS SCS Site 21 Dam is a local government-owned structure designed by USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along the Clear Creek.


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Summary

Completed in 1959, this Earth-type dam stands at 41 feet high and spans 1680 feet, with a storage capacity of 3594 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes state permitting, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its safety and functionality.

With a fair condition assessment as of August 2016, the Cummins Creek WS SCS Site 21 Dam is equipped with a spillway width of 180 feet and features outlet gates for controlled water release. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, serving the surrounding area with a drainage area of 5.13 square miles. Despite its moderate hazard potential, the dam has not had an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared as of the data update in May 2021, indicating the need for further risk management measures to be implemented. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find the Cummins Creek WS SCS Site 21 Dam an intriguing structure that plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the region.

Year Completed

1959

Dam Length

1680

Dam Height

41

River Or Stream

CLEAR CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

53

Hydraulic Height

41

Drainage Area

5.13

Nid Storage

3594

Structural Height

41

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

41
       
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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.