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The Lower East Fork Laterals WS SCS Site 6 Dam, located in Rosser, Kaufman County, Texas, was completed in 1953 by the USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
This earth dam stands at a height of 27 feet and has a length of 1520 feet, with a storage capacity of 1400 acre-feet. The dam is designed to withstand the hydraulic pressures of the TR-Old Channel & FK Trinity streams, making it a crucial piece of infrastructure for managing water resources in the area.
Despite its age, the Lower East Fork Laterals WS SCS Site 6 Dam remains in good condition and is considered to have a high risk assessment rating. The dam has not been modified since its construction and does not have a spillway, indicating a stable water management system. The dam is owned and regulated by local government authorities, with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality overseeing its permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam serves as a vital component of flood risk reduction efforts in the region, showcasing the importance of sustainable water management practices.
E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Crandall
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250cfs |
Kings Ck At Sh 34 Nr Kaufman
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31cfs |
Trinity Rv Nr Rosser
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2850cfs |
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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31cfs |
Prairie Ck At Us Hwy 175
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1cfs |
Year Completed |
1953 |
Dam Length |
1520 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
TR-OLD CHANNEL & FK TRINITY |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
96.3 |
Hydraulic Height |
27 |
Drainage Area |
2.38 |
Nid Storage |
1400 |
Structural Height |
27 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
27 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Waxahachie - Bardwell Lake
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Highview - Bardwell Lake
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Mott - Bardwell Lake
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Purtis Creek State Park
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Lake Tawakoni State Park
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Captain Hook
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Lk Ray Hubbard Nr Forney
New Terrell City Lk Nr Terrell
Bardwell Lk Nr Ennis
Lk Waxahachie Nr Waxahachie
Lavon Lk Nr Lavon
Mountain Ck Lk Nr Grand Prairie