Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS 6a
Key Takeaway
Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS 6a is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 64.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 520 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 354 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00800 |
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 VAN ZANDT SWCD;ROCKWALL COUNTY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS 6a?
Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS 6a 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 Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS 6a?
Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS 6a is owned by KAUFMAN VAN ZANDT SWCD;ROCKWALL COUNTY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS 6a built?
Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS 6a was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS 6a?
Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS 6a 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 Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS 6a?
Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS 6a has a dam height of 29 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 Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS 6a last inspected?
Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS 6a was last inspected on February 3, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.