Cedar Creek Ws Scs Site 128 Dam dam
Cedar Creek Ws Scs Site 128 Dam
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 128 Dam, located in Van Zandt, Texas, is a crucial structure designed by the USDA NRCS in 1966 for flood risk reduction along Denton Creek. This earthen dam stands at a height of 25 feet and spans 3180 feet, with a storage capacity of 1472 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 3832 cfs. The dam serves multiple purposes, including fire protection, stock or small fish pond, flood risk reduction, and recreation.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the TCEQ, Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 128 Dam has not been rated for condition assessment, but it is deemed to have a moderate risk level. The spillway, with a width of 170 feet, is uncontrolled, allowing for controlled water release during times of high flow. The dam's outlet gates, numbering four, also aid in managing water levels. Despite lacking a hazard potential assessment, the dam remains a vital infrastructure for water resource management in the region.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 128 Dam as a significant structure in the Fort Worth District, Texas. Its strategic location along Denton Creek and its role in flood risk reduction highlight the importance of sustainable water management practices. With a storage capacity of 1472 acre-feet and a surface area of 38 acres, this dam is a key player in maintaining water security and recreational opportunities in the area.
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 128 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Ck Nr Kemp | 1 cfs | → |
| Kings Ck At Sh 34 Nr Kaufman | 8 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Wills Point | 111 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv At W Cedar Creek Pkwy Nr Dosser | 1,830 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv Nr Rosser | 1,900 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv At Trinidad | 2,270 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cedar Creek Ws Scs Site 128 Dam.
Boat launches
- Park Road Henderson County
- East Cedar Creek Parkway 2101, Mabank
- County Road 2830 15500, Henderson County
- Private Road 7398 469, Wills Point
- Duck Cove Public Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Purtis Creek State Park
- Lake Tawakoni State Park
- Lake Holbrook Park - West
- Lake Holbrook Park - South
- Camp Meisenbach
- Staff Cabins
Fishing spots
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About Cedar Creek Ws Scs Site 128 Dam
Where does the data for Cedar Creek Ws Scs Site 128 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.
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