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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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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