The Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 101 Dam, located in Van Zandt, Texas, is a flood risk reduction structure designed by the USDA NRCS in 1969.
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This earth dam stands at a height of 33 feet and a length of 5330 feet, with a storage capacity of 6110 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 6866 cubic feet per second. The dam serves multiple purposes including flood risk reduction, fire protection, recreation, and providing water for stock or small fish ponds.
Managed by the local government with oversight from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Cedar Creek Dam has a fair condition assessment as of January 2018. The structure features an uncontrolled spillway, slide and sluice gates for outlet control, and is situated on Wolf Creek. With a moderate risk assessment level, the dam poses no immediate hazard potential and plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from flooding events. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 101 Dam represents a vital piece of infrastructure contributing to water management and conservation efforts in Texas.
Year Completed |
1969 |
Dam Length |
5330 |
Dam Height |
33 |
River Or Stream |
WOLF CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
67 |
Hydraulic Height |
33 |
Drainage Area |
9.38 |
Nid Storage |
6110 |
Structural Height |
33 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
33 |
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 |
E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Forney
|
6120cfs |