Cedar Creek Ws Scs Site 13 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in McLendon-Chisholm, Texas, the Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam stands as a crucial structure for flood risk reduction along Berry Creek.


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Summary

Built in 1967 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam boasts a height of 19 feet and a length of 2,387 feet, providing a storage capacity of 1,660 acre-feet. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, the dam also supports fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and recreation purposes.

Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam's fair condition assessment as of April 2021 indicates a need for ongoing maintenance and monitoring to ensure its continued effectiveness in mitigating flood risks in the region. With a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam's emergency action plan and risk management measures are crucial for safeguarding the surrounding community in the event of a potential hazard.

As part of the Fort Worth District, the Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam features an uncontrolled spillway, slide gates, and stone core foundation. With a drainage area of 2.18 square miles and a maximum discharge of 1,471 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a vital role in managing water flow and protecting the local ecosystem. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the dam's significance in balancing flood control with environmental conservation efforts along Berry Creek in Rockwall County.

Year Completed

1967

Dam Length

2387

Dam Height

19

River Or Stream

BERRY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

66

Hydraulic Height

19

Drainage Area

2.18

Nid Storage

1660

Structural Height

19

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 4

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

19
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.