Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS Site 11a Dam
Key Takeaway
Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS Site 11a Dam is classified as significant hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 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 | 35 ft (taller than 77.6% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,343 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 313 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 849 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03366 |
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
KAUFMAN COUNTY;KAUFMAN VAN ZANDT ROCKWALL SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS Site 11a Dam?
Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS Site 11a 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 Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS Site 11a Dam?
Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS Site 11a Dam is owned by KAUFMAN COUNTY;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 11a Dam built?
Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS Site 11a Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 11a Dam?
Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS Site 11a 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 11a Dam?
Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS Site 11a 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 11a Dam last inspected?
Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS Site 11a Dam was last inspected on December 12, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.