Cedar Creek Ws Scs Site 59 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 59 Dam, located in Kaufman, Texas, is a vital structure designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along the TR-Eagans Branch.


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Summary

Built in 1962, this earth dam stands at a height of 17 feet and has a structural height of 22.4 feet, with a length of 680 feet. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, the dam has a normal storage capacity of 35 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 300 acre-feet, serving the local community in managing water resources effectively.

The dam, regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoing regular inspections, has been assessed to be in fair condition as of August 2017. With uncontrolled and valve outlets for water release, the dam has a spillway width of 52 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 424 cubic feet per second. Despite its moderate risk level, the dam has not been associated with any hazard potential.

As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 59 Dam serves as a noteworthy example of infrastructure designed to mitigate flood risks and manage water flow effectively. With its strategic location and design elements, this dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the community against potential flooding events, highlighting the importance of sustainable water resource management in Texas.

Year Completed

1962

Dam Length

680

Dam Height

17

River Or Stream

TR-EAGANS BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

13

Hydraulic Height

17

Drainage Area

0.45

Nid Storage

300

Structural Height

22.4

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 2, Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

22
       
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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.