Lower East Fork Laterals WS SCS Site 11 Dam

TR-HILLSIDE DIVERSION TERRACE· Kaufman, Texas· Built 1953· Earth· 35 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Lower East Fork Laterals WS SCS Site 11 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 35 ft (taller than 77.6% in TX)
Dam Length1,350 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage640 acre-ft
Normal Storage123 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge5,528 cfs
Year Completed1953 (73 years old)
NID IDTX03326

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: May 28, 2013
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

KAUFMAN COUNTY;KAUFMAN VAN ZANDT SWCD

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lower East Fork Laterals WS SCS Site 11 Dam?

Lower East Fork Laterals WS SCS Site 11 Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Lower East Fork Laterals WS SCS Site 11 Dam?

Lower East Fork Laterals WS SCS Site 11 Dam is owned by KAUFMAN COUNTY;KAUFMAN VAN ZANDT SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lower East Fork Laterals WS SCS Site 11 Dam built?

Lower East Fork Laterals WS SCS Site 11 Dam was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Lower East Fork Laterals WS SCS Site 11 Dam?

Lower East Fork Laterals WS SCS Site 11 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Lower East Fork Laterals WS SCS Site 11 Dam?

Lower East Fork Laterals WS SCS Site 11 Dam has a dam height of 35 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 Lower East Fork Laterals WS SCS Site 11 Dam last inspected?

Lower East Fork Laterals WS SCS Site 11 Dam was last inspected on May 28, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.