Cedar Creek Ws Scs Site 109 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Located in Van Zandt County, Texas, the Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 109 Dam is a vital structure designed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks along the TR-CANEY CREEK.
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Summary
Completed in 1974, this earth dam stands at a height of 23 feet and spans a length of 4056 feet, providing a storage capacity of 673 acre-feet. The primary purpose of this dam is flood risk reduction, with additional benefits including fire protection, stock watering, and recreational opportunities.
Managed by local government authorities and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 109 Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment but is considered to have a high risk level. Despite lacking a spillway, the dam's structural integrity remains intact, ensuring the safety of surrounding communities in the event of heavy rainfall or flooding. With a drainage area of 1.29 square miles and a normal storage capacity of 86 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in water resource management within the region.
This dam, situated in the Fort Worth District, serves as a critical infrastructure for flood control and water conservation in Texas. With its strategic location and functional design, the Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 109 Dam exemplifies the intersection of engineering ingenuity and environmental stewardship, making it a key asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking to understand the complexities of water management in the region.
Year Completed |
1974 |
Dam Length |
4056 |
Dam Height |
23 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CANEY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
21 |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Drainage Area |
1.29 |
Nid Storage |
673 |
Structural Height |
23 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
23 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Cedar Ck Nr Kemp
|
12cfs |
Sabine Rv Nr Wills Point
|
7cfs |
Kings Ck At Sh 34 Nr Kaufman
|
13cfs |
S Fk Sabine Rv Nr Quinlan
|
10cfs |
E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Crandall
|
129cfs |
Trinity Rv At W Cedar Creek Pkwy Nr Dosser
|
1560cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Cedar Creek Ws Scs Site 109 Dam