Located in Kaufman, Texas, Kaufman City Lake Dam 1 is a local government-owned structure with a primary purpose of recreation, while also serving water supply needs.
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This earth dam, completed in 1900, stands at a height of 10 feet and stretches 1400 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 259 acre-feet and a surface area of 45 acres. The dam is situated on the Kaufman Branch river and is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
With an unsatisfactory condition assessment as of April 2021, Kaufman City Lake Dam 1 poses a moderate risk (rated 3) according to the data provided. The spillway is uncontrolled with a width of 175 feet, and there are two uncontrolled outlet gates. The dam's hazard potential is not available, and it has an inspection frequency of 5 years. The last inspection took place in October 2017, with the next one scheduled for 2022. While the dam's risk management measures and emergency action plan details are not specified in the data, its presence as a recreational and water supply resource highlights the importance of managing and maintaining this structure for the safety and well-being of the surrounding community and environment.
Year Completed |
1900 |
Dam Length |
1400 |
Dam Height |
10 |
River Or Stream |
KAUFMAN BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
45 |
Hydraulic Height |
10 |
Drainage Area |
0.53 |
Nid Storage |
259 |
Structural Height |
10 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
10 |
Kings Ck At Sh 34 Nr Kaufman
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13cfs |
E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Crandall
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129cfs |
Cedar Ck Nr Kemp
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12cfs |
Trinity Rv Nr Rosser
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1360cfs |
E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Forney
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6120cfs |
E Fk Trinity Rv Blw Lk Ray Hubbard Nr Forney
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75cfs |