Upper East Fk Laterals Ws Scs Site 11a Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

The Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS Site 11a Dam in Kaufman, Texas, is a crucial structure designed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks along the TR-Mustang Creek.


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Summary

Completed in 1963, this earth dam stands at a height of 37 feet and stretches 1343 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 313 acre-feet for floodwaters. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, but it also serves fire protection, stock, small fish ponds, and recreational activities for the local community.

Managed by local government authorities and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the dam has fair condition assessment as of April 2021. With a moderate risk rating, the dam has uncontrolled spillways and four outlet gates. It undergoes inspections every two years to ensure its structural integrity and safety standards. Despite its age, the dam continues to play a vital role in managing water resources and protecting downstream areas from potential flooding events, showcasing the importance of sustainable infrastructure for climate resilience in the region.

Year Completed

1963

Dam Length

1343

Dam Height

37

River Or Stream

TR-MUSTANG CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

10.1

Hydraulic Height

37

Drainage Area

0.53

Nid Storage

313

Structural Height

37

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 4

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Rock, Soil

Nid Height

37
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.