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

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

The Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS Site 11g Dam, located in Kaufman, Texas, was completed in 1963 by the USDA NRCS with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction.


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Summary

This earth dam, with a height of 24 feet and a length of 830 feet, sits on the TR-Mustang Creek and has a storage capacity of 256 acre-feet. The dam also serves purposes such as fire protection, stock or small fish pond, and recreation.

Managed by a local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS Site 11g Dam has not been rated for condition assessment but has a moderate risk level. The spillway, with a width of 64 feet, is uncontrolled with 4 outlet gates. Despite being uninspected since 2011, the dam remains a crucial infrastructure for flood control in the region, helping to protect surrounding areas from potential inundation and providing valuable water resources for various purposes. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find this dam's design, purpose, and location on the TR-Mustang Creek in Kaufman, Texas, fascinating for its impact on local water management and flood risk mitigation efforts.

Year Completed

1963

Dam Length

830

Dam Height

24

River Or Stream

TR-MUSTANG CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

10.7

Hydraulic Height

24

Drainage Area

0.44

Nid Storage

256

Structural Height

24

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 4

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

24
       
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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.