Cedar Creek Ws Scs Site 126 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 126 Dam, located in Van Zandt, Texas, was completed in 1965 and is owned by the local government.


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Summary

This earth dam, with a height of 25 feet and a length of 900 feet, primarily serves as a flood risk reduction structure along Coppers Branch. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, but it also supports fire protection, stock or small fish pond, and recreational activities in the area.

Managed by the USDA NRCS, Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 126 Dam has a normal storage capacity of 23 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 516 acre-feet. Despite having no spillway, the dam plays a crucial role in controlling water flow and protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding. The risk assessment for this dam is rated as high (2), indicating the importance of continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity and safety.

With its strategic location and vital role in mitigating flood risks, Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 126 Dam stands as a significant infrastructure in the region. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to acknowledge the importance of such structures in safeguarding communities and ecosystems against the impacts of extreme weather events and changing climate patterns.

Year Completed

1965

Dam Length

900

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

COPPERS BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

8

Hydraulic Height

25

Drainage Area

1.03

Nid Storage

516

Structural Height

25

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

25
       
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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.