Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS Site 11 Dam

MUSTANG CREEK· Kaufman, Texas· Built 1964· Earth· 35 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS Site 11 Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 35 ft (taller than 77.6% in TX)
Dam Length2,379 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage6.5K acre-ft
Normal Storage190 acre-ft
Surface Area63 acres
Drainage Area13 sq mi
Max Discharge21,832 cfs
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)
NID IDTX03365

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

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

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: December 10, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

KAUFMAN VAN ZANDT ROCKWALL SWCD

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS Site 11 Dam?

Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS Site 11 Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. 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 Site 11 Dam?

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

When was Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS Site 11 Dam built?

Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS Site 11 Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Site 11 Dam?

Upper East Fk 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 Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS Site 11 Dam?

Upper East Fk 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 Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS Site 11 Dam last inspected?

Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS Site 11 Dam was last inspected on December 10, 2020. 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.