Lower East Fork Laterals Ws Scs Site 7 Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyKaufman
Nearest CityROSSER
River/StreamTR-HILLSIDE DIVERSION TERRACE
Coordinates32.57890, -96.43015

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height29 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length1,270 ft
Year Completed1953 (73 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage792 acre-ft
Max Storage792 acre-ft
Normal Storage111 acre-ft
Surface Area55 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge5,711 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerKAUFMAN COUNTY;KAUFMAN VAN ZANDT SWCD
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection02/27/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX03355
Federal IDTX03355
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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