Cedar Creek Ws Scs Site 129 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 129 Dam, located in Van Zandt, Texas, is a vital flood risk reduction structure designed by USDA NRCS in 1965.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at 18 feet in height and spans 2375 feet along the Kundson Branch river. With a storage capacity of 728 acre-feet, the dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, small fish pond, flood risk reduction, and recreation.

Maintained and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 129 Dam has a fair condition assessment as of April 2021, with a moderate risk rating. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 62 feet and outlet gates for water release. The dam's inspection frequency is every 5 years, with the last inspection conducted in May 2011, ensuring its operational readiness and safety for the surrounding community.

Despite being non-USACE owned, Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 129 Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and protecting the area from potential flooding events. With its strategic location and design, this dam stands as a testament to effective flood risk reduction infrastructure in the region, benefiting both the local government and residents alike.

Year Completed

1965

Dam Length

2375

Dam Height

18

River Or Stream

KUNDSON BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

24

Hydraulic Height

20

Drainage Area

1.08

Nid Storage

728

Structural Height

20

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

20
       
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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.