Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 89 Dam, located in Kaufman, Texas, is a local government-owned structure designed by USDA NRCS.
Wind
Humidity
Built in 1966, this earth dam stands at a height of 21 feet and stretches 2000 feet in length. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, but it also serves fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and recreation purposes. The dam's reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 24 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 507 acre-feet, with a drainage area of 0.75 square miles.
The dam has a spillway width of 62 feet and a maximum discharge of 650 cubic feet per second. Inspected in June 2016 and assessed to be in fair condition as of January 2017, the dam has an inspection frequency of 5 years. While the hazard potential is not available, the risk assessment indicates a moderate risk level. Despite its lack of USACE ownership, Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 89 Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in the region, making it a significant asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and study.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
2000 |
Dam Height |
21 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MUDDY CEDAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
21 |
Drainage Area |
0.75 |
Nid Storage |
507 |
Structural Height |
21 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
21 |
S Fk Sabine Rv Nr Quinlan
|
10cfs |
Kings Ck At Sh 34 Nr Kaufman
|
13cfs |
Cedar Ck Nr Kemp
|
12cfs |
Sabine Rv Nr Wills Point
|
7cfs |
E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Crandall
|
129cfs |
E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Forney
|
6120cfs |