Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS Site 11k Dam

TR-MUSTANG CREEK· Kaufman, Texas· Built 1964· Earth· 34 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS Site 11k Dam is classified as significant hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 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 34 ft (taller than 76% in TX)
Dam Length1,170 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage280 acre-ft
Normal Storage68 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge894 cfs
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)
NID IDTX03364

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: December 12, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

KAUFMAN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT;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 11k Dam?

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

Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS Site 11k Dam is owned by KAUFMAN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT;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 11k Dam built?

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

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

Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS Site 11k Dam has a dam height of 34 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 11k Dam last inspected?

Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS Site 11k Dam was last inspected on December 12, 2018. 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.