Lower East Fork Laterals WS SCS Site 1 Dam

Texas — Kaufman County — TR-BUFFALO CREEK

Location

StateTexas
CountyKaufman
RiverTR-BUFFALO CREEK
Coordinates32.68134, -96.44372

Physical Characteristics

NID Height33 ft
Dam Height33 ft
Dam Length4,000 ft
NID Storage1,500 acre-ft
Max Storage1,500 acre-ft
Surface Area33 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionFebruary 27, 2024
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1954
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerKAUFMAN COUNTY;KAUFMAN VAN ZANDT SWCD;KINGSBOROUGH PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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