Cedar Creek Ws Scs Site 47a Dam dam
Cedar Creek Ws Scs Site 47a Dam
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 47a Dam, located in Terrell, Texas, is a crucial piece of infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks in the area. Completed in 1985, this earth dam stands at a height of 21 feet and spans 4090 feet across the TR-Kings Creek. With a storage capacity of 3131 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 154 acre-feet, this dam plays a significant role in managing water levels and minimizing the impact of potential flooding events.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 103 feet and two uncontrolled outlet gates for water release. Its fair condition assessment as of April 2021 indicates a moderate level of risk management, suggesting a need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its effectiveness in flood risk reduction. With state regulation and inspection by the TCEQ, this dam is well-supported in its mission to protect the surrounding community from water-related hazards, highlighting the collaborative efforts of local government and federal agencies in safeguarding water resources and climate resilience in Kaufman County, Texas.
Overall, Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 47a Dam stands as a testament to proactive flood risk reduction measures and efficient water management strategies implemented in the region. Its strategic design and operational capacity contribute to the overall resilience of the area against potential water-related emergencies, underscoring the importance of investing in sustainable water resource infrastructure for the benefit of present and future generations. As climate change continues to pose challenges to water availability and quality, dams like this play a crucial role in safeguarding communities and ecosystems, setting a valuable example for sustainable water resource management practices.
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 47a 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 47a Dam.
Track Cedar Creek Ws Scs Site 47a Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Cedar Creek Ws Scs Site 47a Dam
Where does the data for Cedar Creek Ws Scs Site 47a 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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