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The Lower East Fork Laterals WS SCS Site 1 Dam, located in Crandall, Texas, is a key structure designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along the TR-Buffalo Creek.
Completed in 1954, this earth dam stands at a height of 33 feet and stretches 4000 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 1500 acre-feet. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, with additional benefits for recreation.
Managed by local government and inspected regularly by the TCEQ, the dam is in satisfactory condition and has a moderate risk assessment rating. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway, slide gates, and a satisfactory emergency action plan. With a drainage area of 2.49 square miles and a maximum discharge of 8596 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the region. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Lower East Fork Laterals WS SCS Site 1 Dam represents a vital infrastructure for water management and environmental protection in Kaufman County, Texas.
E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Crandall
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250cfs |
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 |
Kings Ck At Sh 34 Nr Kaufman
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31cfs |
Prairie Ck At Us Hwy 175
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1cfs |
Trinity Rv Bl Dallas
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1680cfs |
Years Modified |
2006 - Other |
Year Completed |
1954 |
Dam Length |
4000 |
Dam Height |
33 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BUFFALO CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
32.73 |
Hydraulic Height |
33 |
Drainage Area |
2.49 |
Nid Storage |
1500 |
Structural Height |
33 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
33 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Equestrian Camp Sites
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Tent Sites
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Captain Hook
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Dry Gulch
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Carlsbad
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Black Beard
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Lower East Fork Laterals Ws Scs Site 1 Dam
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Upper East Fk Laterals Ws Scs Site 11k Dam
Lk Ray Hubbard Nr Forney
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