Located in Kaufman, Texas, the Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 90 Dam is a vital structure designed by the USDA NRCS to reduce flood risks along the TR-Muddy Cedar Creek.
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Completed in 1967, this earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet and stretches over 2350 feet, providing essential protection for the surrounding area. With a normal storage capacity of 56 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 719 acre-feet, this dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, small fish pond, flood risk reduction, and recreation.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 90 Dam has a fair condition assessment as of January 2017 and is inspected biennially to ensure its structural integrity. The spillway, with a width of 62 feet, is uncontrolled and can handle a maximum discharge of 522 cubic feet per second. Despite its moderate risk level, the dam has not been classified for its hazard potential, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and risk management measures. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam serves as a critical infrastructure for safeguarding the local community and ecosystem from potential flood events.
Year Completed |
1967 |
Dam Length |
2350 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MUDDY CEDAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
20 |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Drainage Area |
1.04 |
Nid Storage |
719 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
20 |
Kings Ck At Sh 34 Nr Kaufman
|
13cfs |
Cedar Ck Nr Kemp
|
12cfs |
S Fk Sabine Rv Nr Quinlan
|
10cfs |
E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Crandall
|
129cfs |
Sabine Rv Nr Wills Point
|
7cfs |
E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Forney
|
6120cfs |