The Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 95a Dam, located in Kaufman County, Texas, was completed in 1971 and is owned by the local government.
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This earth dam, with a height of 45 feet and a length of 2750 feet, serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Rocky Cedar Creek. With a storage capacity of 9260 acre-feet and a drainage area of 13.46 square miles, the dam plays a critical role in fire protection, stock, and small fish pond management, as well as providing recreational opportunities for the community.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 95a Dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. The dam has a fair condition assessment as of April 2021, with a moderate risk rating. In the event of an emergency, the dam has an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 500 feet and four outlet gates. Although the hazard potential is not available, the dam continues to be an essential infrastructure for water resource management and climate resilience in the region.
Year Completed |
1971 |
Dam Length |
2750 |
Dam Height |
45 |
River Or Stream |
ROCKY CEDAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
71 |
Hydraulic Height |
45 |
Drainage Area |
13.46 |
Nid Storage |
9260 |
Structural Height |
45 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 4 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
45 |
Cedar Ck Nr Kemp
|
12cfs |
Sabine Rv Nr Wills Point
|
7cfs |
Kings Ck At Sh 34 Nr Kaufman
|
13cfs |
S Fk Sabine Rv Nr Quinlan
|
10cfs |
E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Crandall
|
129cfs |
E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Forney
|
6120cfs |