Cedar Creek Ws Scs Site 88 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in Kaufman, Texas, the Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 88 Dam serves as a vital flood risk reduction infrastructure along the TR-Muddy Cedar Creek.


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Summary

Built in 1966 by the USDA NRCS, this buttress dam stands at a height of 22 feet and stretches 2100 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 685 acre-feet. With a normal storage capacity of 18 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 1026 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.

Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 88 Dam also serves purposes such as fire protection, stock or small fish pond, and recreation. Despite being assessed as in fair condition in 2017, the dam has a moderate risk rating, with a hazard potential that is not available. With one slide gate and two uncontrolled outlets, the dam is equipped to handle emergencies and ensure the safety of the surrounding community.

As a key element in the water management infrastructure of the area, the Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 88 Dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts between federal agencies, local governments, and regulatory bodies to safeguard against flood risks and ensure the sustainable use of water resources. Its strategic location, design features, and operational capabilities make it a crucial asset for climate enthusiasts and water resource management professionals alike, highlighting the importance of proactive infrastructure development in the face of changing environmental conditions.

Year Completed

1966

Dam Length

2100

Dam Height

22

River Or Stream

TR-MUDDY CEDAR CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Buttress

Surface Area

9

Hydraulic Height

22

Drainage Area

1.12

Nid Storage

685

Structural Height

22

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2

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.