Cedar Creek Ws Scs Site 84 Dam dam
Cedar Creek Ws Scs Site 84 Dam
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 84 Dam, located in Kaufman, Texas, serves as a critical flood risk reduction structure along the TR-Little Cottonwood Creek. Built in 1974 by USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at 21 feet high and spans 2,300 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 627 acre-feet. Despite its primary purpose of flood risk reduction, the dam also supports fire protection, stock, small fish ponds, and recreational activities for the local community.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 84 Dam is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and safety. While the dam's hazard potential and condition assessment remain unrated, its risk level is classified as high, warranting attention and risk management measures to mitigate any potential hazards. In the event of emergencies, an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) was last revised in December 2011 to guide appropriate responses and ensure public safety.
With its strategic location and vital role in flood risk reduction, Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 84 Dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Texas. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, staying informed about the dam's condition, regulatory oversight, and emergency preparedness measures can help foster a greater understanding of the interconnectedness between water infrastructure, environmental protection, and community well-being.
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 84 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 | → |
| Trinity Rv At W Cedar Creek Pkwy Nr Dosser | 1,830 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv Nr Rosser | 1,900 cfs | → |
| E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Crandall | 171 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 84 Dam.
Boat launches
- East Cedar Creek Parkway 2101, Mabank
- Park Road Henderson County
- County Road 2830 15500, Henderson County
- Jupiter Road, Star Harbor
- Beach Road, Ennis
- Beach Road Ennis
Campgrounds
- Purtis Creek State Park
- Highview - Bardwell Lake
- Mott - Bardwell Lake
- Waxahachie - Bardwell Lake
- Lake Tawakoni State Park
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About Cedar Creek Ws Scs Site 84 Dam
Where does the data for Cedar Creek Ws Scs Site 84 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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