Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS Site 8 Dam
Key Takeaway
Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS Site 8 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 64.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,424 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 829 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 57 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00798 |
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 ROCKWALL SWCD;ROCKWALL COUNTY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS Site 8 Dam?
Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS Site 8 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 Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS Site 8 Dam?
Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS Site 8 Dam is owned by KAUFMAN VAN ZANDT ROCKWALL 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 Site 8 Dam built?
Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS Site 8 Dam was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 8 Dam?
Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS Site 8 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 8 Dam?
Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS Site 8 Dam 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 Site 8 Dam last inspected?
Upper East Fk Laterals WS SCS Site 8 Dam was last inspected on May 29, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.