Cedar Creek Ws Scs Site 50c Dam dam
Cedar Creek Ws Scs Site 50c Dam
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 50c Dam, also known as Old Terrell City Lake, is a vital water resource infrastructure located in Kaufman, Texas. Built in 1979 by USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet and spans a length of 5275 feet along Waldrop Creek. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, with additional functions including fire protection, stock or small fish pond, and recreation.
The dam has a maximum storage capacity of 3775 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 65 acres, serving a drainage area of 8.53 square miles. It features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 674 feet and is equipped with slide and uncontrolled gates for water release. Despite being state-regulated by TCEQ and having undergone inspections, its hazard potential and condition assessment are not available or rated. The risk assessment for Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 50c Dam is moderate (3), indicating a certain level of risk that requires ongoing management measures.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management and maintenance of essential infrastructure like dams, Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 50c Dam offers a compelling case study. With its historical significance and functional importance in flood risk reduction, this earth dam on Waldrop Creek in Terrell, Texas, provides valuable insights into the challenges and responsibilities of overseeing critical water resources. Its design, construction, and regulatory oversight by TCEQ and other agencies contribute to the broader conversation on water security and resilience in the face of changing climate patterns.
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 50c Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| S Fk Sabine Rv Nr Quinlan | 37 cfs | → |
| Kings Ck At Sh 34 Nr Kaufman | 21 cfs | → |
| E Fk Trinity Rv Blw Lk Ray Hubbard Nr Forney | 51 cfs | → |
| E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Forney | 61 cfs | → |
| E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Crandall | 417 cfs | → |
| Cedar Ck Nr Kemp | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cedar Creek Ws Scs Site 50c Dam.
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About Cedar Creek Ws Scs Site 50c Dam
Where does the data for Cedar Creek Ws Scs Site 50c 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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