Cedar Creek Ws Scs Site 114 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Located in Van Zandt, Texas, the Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 114 Dam stands as a testament to the efforts of the USDA NRCS in flood risk reduction.
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Summary
Completed in 1974, this earth dam with a structural height of 27 feet spans 1365 feet and provides storage of up to 853 acre-feet of water. While primarily serving as a flood risk reduction structure, it also supports fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and recreational purposes.
Managed by the TCEQ and falling under state jurisdiction, the Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 114 Dam is a critical infrastructure in the region. Although the hazard potential is not available and the condition assessment remains unrated, the dam's risk assessment is classified as high. With a drainage area of 1.73 square miles and a surface area of 19 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience in the area.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to monitor the Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 114 Dam, its importance in mitigating flood risks and supporting various water-related activities becomes increasingly evident. With a capacity to store significant amounts of water and a strategic location along the TR-Cedar Creek, this dam serves as a vital piece of infrastructure in safeguarding communities and ecosystems against the impacts of extreme weather events and ensuring sustainable water management practices in the region.
Year Completed |
1974 |
Dam Length |
1365 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CEDAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
19 |
Hydraulic Height |
27 |
Drainage Area |
1.73 |
Nid Storage |
853 |
Structural Height |
27 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
27 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Cedar Ck Nr Kemp
|
12cfs |
Kings Ck At Sh 34 Nr Kaufman
|
13cfs |
Sabine Rv Nr Wills Point
|
7cfs |
Trinity Rv At W Cedar Creek Pkwy Nr Dosser
|
1560cfs |
Trinity Rv Nr Rosser
|
1360cfs |
E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Crandall
|
129cfs |
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 114 Dam