Meadow Wood Lake No 4 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Meadow Wood Lake No 4 Dam, located in Kaufman, Texas, is a private dam primarily used for recreational purposes.


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Summary

Built by EAST TEXAS ENGINEERS, this earth dam stands at a height of 22.6 feet and has a storage capacity of 330 acre-feet. The dam overlooks the Tri-Bachelor Creek and covers a surface area of 9.3 acres.

Despite being unregulated by the state, Meadow Wood Lake No 4 Dam has undergone inspections and maintenance, with the last inspection conducted in July 2011. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 136 feet and four uncontrolled outlet gates. While its hazard potential and condition assessment are not available, the dam is rated as having a moderate risk level. With no associated structures and a drainage area of 0.15 square miles, this dam serves as a modest yet essential water resource for the community.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate Meadow Wood Lake No 4 Dam for its role in providing recreational opportunities and water storage in the Kaufman area. The dam's design and construction details, coupled with its risk assessment and maintenance history, offer valuable insights into the management of water resources in Texas. As a privately owned structure with a focus on recreation, this dam showcases the importance of sustainable water management practices in enhancing community resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.

Years Modified

2006 - Other

Dam Length

680

Dam Height

22.6

River Or Stream

TRI- BACHELOR CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

9.3

Hydraulic Height

22.6

Drainage Area

0.15

Nid Storage

330

Structural Height

22.6

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 4

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

23
       
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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.