Cedar Creek Dam dam
Cedar Creek Dam
Cedar Creek Dam, also known as Cedar Creek Reservoir, is a Federal-owned structure located in Franklin County, Alabama. Managed by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), this earth dam was completed in 1979 with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction. With a height of 96 feet and a structural height of 102 feet, Cedar Creek Dam has a storage capacity of 111,500 acre-feet and serves multiple purposes including flood risk reduction, recreation, and water supply.
Situated on the Cedar Creek river, the dam spans a length of 3,160 feet and covers a surface area of 3,450 acres. The reservoir created by Cedar Creek Dam has a normal storage capacity of 93,940 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 111,760 cubic feet per second. The dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates for water release. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, Cedar Creek Dam has a moderate risk assessment rating and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and functionality.
Cedar Creek Dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the region while also providing recreational opportunities and supporting water supply needs. Managed by TVA, this impressive structure stands as a testament to effective water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the state of Alabama.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Cedar Creek Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bear Creek Near Red Bay | 80 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek At Bishop | 4,330 cfs | → |
| Red Bud Creek Nr Moores Mill | 7 cfs | → |
| Cypress Creek Near Florence Al | 221 cfs | → |
| Bull Mountain Creek At Tremont | 70 cfs | → |
| Cummings Creek Nr Fulton | 12 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cedar Creek Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road 90 Franklin County
- Pritchard Road Franklin County
- Lost Creek Road Franklin County
- Slickrock Boat Ramp Road Franklin County
- Britton Bridge Boat Ramp
- County Road 88 Franklin County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Cedar Creek Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Cedar Creek Dam
Where does the data for Cedar Creek Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Cedar Creek Dam.