Cedar Creek Ws Scs Site 1b Dam dam
Cedar Creek Ws Scs Site 1b Dam
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 1b Dam, located in Rockwall, Texas, is a vital structure designed by USDA NRCS in 1971 for flood risk reduction along the TR-BRUSHY CREEK. This Earth-type dam stands at a height of 22 feet and spans a length of 1915 feet, providing a storage capacity of 329 acre-feet. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, it also serves fire protection, stock, or small fish pond, and recreation purposes in the area.
Maintained by the local government and regulated by the TCEQ, Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 1b Dam has been inspected every 5 years, with the latest assessment in April 2021 indicating an unsatisfactory condition. Despite the moderate risk level, with a hazard potential not available, the dam's spillway type being uncontrolled and the presence of outlet gates, including a slide and uncontrolled gates, ensure proper water flow management. As an essential component in the water resource infrastructure of Texas, this dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding community from potential flooding events and supporting various recreational activities.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 1b Dam represents a significant engineering feat in managing the water resources of Rockwall County. With its strategic location along the TR-BRUSHY CREEK and a storage capacity of 329 acre-feet, this Earth-type dam not only reduces flood risks but also contributes to fire protection, stock, small fish pond maintenance, and recreational opportunities. While facing some challenges in its condition assessment, regular inspections and maintenance efforts ensure the safety and functionality of this essential structure, highlighting the importance of proper water resource management in the region.
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 Ws Scs Site 1b Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Squabble Ck At Shores Blvd Nr Rockwall | 0 cfs | → |
| S Fk Sabine Rv Nr Quinlan | 37 cfs | → |
| E Fk Trinity Rv Blw Lk Ray Hubbard Nr Forney | 51 cfs | → |
| Muddy Ck At Creek Crossing Ln Nr Sachse | 11 cfs | → |
| E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Forney | 61 cfs | → |
| Rowlett Ck Nr Sachse | 114 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cedar Creek Ws Scs Site 1b Dam.
Track Cedar Creek Ws Scs Site 1b Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Cedar Creek Ws Scs Site 1b Dam
Where does the data for Cedar Creek Ws Scs Site 1b 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 Not Available 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
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