Located in Rockwall, Texas, Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 3 Dam is a flood risk reduction structure designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1971.
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Standing at a height of 29 feet and spanning a length of 1675 feet, this earth dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow along the TR-BRUSHY CREEK. With a storage capacity of 396 acre-feet and a normal storage of 63 acre-feet, the dam also serves purposes such as fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and recreation.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 3 Dam is inspected every 5 years and was last assessed to be in fair condition in June 2018. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 64 feet and outlet gates including a slide gate and two uncontrolled gates. Despite its moderate risk assessment level, the dam has no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, signaling room for improvement in emergency preparedness and risk management measures.
While the dam's hazard potential and emergency response protocols may require enhancement, Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 3 Dam stands as a vital infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the region. With its strategic location and design elements, this dam continues to play a critical role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Rockwall, Texas.
Year Completed |
1971 |
Dam Length |
1675 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BRUSHY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13 |
Hydraulic Height |
29 |
Drainage Area |
0.63 |
Nid Storage |
396 |
Structural Height |
29 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
29 |