Lower East Fork Laterals WS SCS Site 6 Dam
Key Takeaway
Lower East Fork Laterals WS SCS Site 6 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 | 27 ft (taller than 58.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,520 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 96 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03354 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
KAUFMAN COUNTY;KAUFMAN VAN ZANDT SWCD
Local Government
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Low Hazard 27 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Lower East Fork Laterals WS SCS Site 6 Dam?
Lower East Fork Laterals WS SCS Site 6 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 6 Dam?
Lower East Fork Laterals WS SCS Site 6 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 6 Dam built?
Lower East Fork Laterals WS SCS Site 6 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 6 Dam?
Lower East Fork Laterals WS SCS Site 6 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 6 Dam?
Lower East Fork Laterals WS SCS Site 6 Dam has a dam height of 27 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 6 Dam last inspected?
Lower East Fork Laterals WS SCS Site 6 Dam was last inspected on March 13, 1979. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.