Cummins Creek WS SCS Site 15 Dam
Key Takeaway
Cummins Creek WS SCS Site 15 Dam is classified as significant hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 72.4% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 2,500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 44 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,009 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | TX01881 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
FAYETTE COUNTY;FAYETTE SWCD;LEE-FAYETTE COUNTIES CUMMINS CREEK WCID 1
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Cummins Creek WS SCS Site 15 Dam?
Cummins Creek WS SCS Site 15 Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Cummins Creek WS SCS Site 15 Dam?
Cummins Creek WS SCS Site 15 Dam is owned by FAYETTE COUNTY;FAYETTE SWCD;LEE-FAYETTE COUNTIES CUMMINS CREEK WCID 1 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cummins Creek WS SCS Site 15 Dam built?
Cummins Creek WS SCS Site 15 Dam was completed in 1959, making it 67 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Cummins Creek WS SCS Site 15 Dam?
Cummins Creek WS SCS Site 15 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Cummins Creek WS SCS Site 15 Dam?
Cummins Creek WS SCS Site 15 Dam has a dam height of 32 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Cummins Creek WS SCS Site 15 Dam last inspected?
Cummins Creek WS SCS Site 15 Dam was last inspected on July 17, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.