Cedar Creek Ws Scs Site 2 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in Rockwall, Texas, the Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam, completed in 1971, serves as a crucial flood risk reduction structure along the TR-BRUSHY CREEK river/stream.


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Summary

Owned by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), this earth dam stands at 25 feet in height and stretches across 2050 feet, providing a storage capacity of 418 acre-feet.

With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, this dam also supports fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and recreation activities. The dam's fair condition assessment in 2018 and moderate risk rating indicate the need for ongoing maintenance and risk management measures to ensure its continued effectiveness in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential flooding events. With a maximum discharge of 2 cubic feet per second and an uncontrolled spillway, the Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam plays a critical role in water resource management in the region.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find the Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam a fascinating structure to study, given its design by the USDA NRCS and its location within the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. The dam's inspection frequency of 5 years and the presence of outlet gates for operational control highlight the importance of proactive monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and integrity of this essential infrastructure. As part of a broader network of flood risk reduction measures, this dam contributes to the overall resilience of the region's water resources in the face of changing climate patterns and increasing water-related hazards.

Year Completed

1971

Dam Length

2050

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

TR-BRUSHY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

13

Hydraulic Height

25

Drainage Area

0.57

Nid Storage

418

Structural Height

25

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

25
       
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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.