Hugghins Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Hugghins Dam, located on Big Sandy Creek in Kaufman, Texas, was completed in 1969 for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Summary
This privately owned earth dam stands at 28 feet high and stretches 350 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 370 acre-feet. Although the dam does not have a spillway, it boasts an impressive surface area of 15 acres and plays a crucial role in water supply management for the region.
Despite being privately owned, Hugghins Dam is subject to state permitting and inspection requirements to ensure its structural integrity and compliance with safety standards. The dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, but it has a high risk potential due to its location in a flood-prone area. With no designated emergency action plan in place, there is room for improvement in terms of risk management measures. Overall, Hugghins Dam serves as a vital infrastructure for flood control and water resource management in the region.
Year Completed |
1969 |
Dam Length |
350 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
BIG SANDY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Nid Storage |
370 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
28 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Trinity Rv Nr Rosser
|
1360cfs |
Kings Ck At Sh 34 Nr Kaufman
|
13cfs |
Trinity Rv At W Cedar Creek Pkwy Nr Dosser
|
1560cfs |
E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Crandall
|
129cfs |
Cedar Ck Nr Kemp
|
12cfs |
Chambers Ck Nr Rice
|
11cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Hugghins Dam