The Lower East Fork Laterals WS SCS Site 2 Dam, located in Kaufman, Texas, serves as a critical structure for flood risk reduction along Buffalo Creek.
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Constructed in 1954 by the USDA NRCS, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 33.5 feet and has a length of 2350 feet, with a storage capacity of 4000 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity.
Despite its age, the dam's condition assessment in April 2021 deemed it unsatisfactory, highlighting the need for maintenance and potential upgrades to mitigate risks. With a moderate risk rating of 3, stakeholders must consider implementing risk management measures to safeguard the surrounding area from potential hazards. As a key component in the local flood risk reduction strategy, the Lower East Fork Laterals WS SCS Site 2 Dam underscores the importance of proactive infrastructure management in the face of changing climate patterns.
Year Completed |
1954 |
Dam Length |
2350 |
Dam Height |
33.5 |
River Or Stream |
BUFFALO CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
43.6 |
Hydraulic Height |
33.5 |
Drainage Area |
6.86 |
Nid Storage |
4000 |
Structural Height |
33.5 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
34 |
E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Crandall
|
129cfs |
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|
6120cfs |
E Fk Trinity Rv Blw Lk Ray Hubbard Nr Forney
|
75cfs |
Kings Ck At Sh 34 Nr Kaufman
|
13cfs |
Prairie Ck At Us Hwy 175
|
1cfs |
Trinity Rv Nr Rosser
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1360cfs |