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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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 |
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
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0cfs |
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Park Prarie - Lake Fayette
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Town Square - Fayetteville
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Bluff Creek Ranch
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