Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 60 Dam, also known as New Kaufman City Lake, is a vital water resource infrastructure located in Kaufman, Texas.
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Built in 1955 by USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 35 feet and serves multiple purposes including flood risk reduction, fire protection, stock or small fish pond, and recreation. The dam has a storage capacity of 6,681 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 330.3 acres, drawing water from Big Cottonwood Creek.
Despite its importance, the dam's condition assessment in 2017 revealed a poor status, raising concerns about its structural integrity and long-term functionality. The dam has a history of periodic inspections by TCEQ to ensure compliance with state regulations, but its hazard potential and risk management measures remain unclear. With a maximum discharge capacity of 15,425 cubic feet per second, maintaining and upgrading Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 60 Dam is crucial for mitigating flood risks and preserving the water resources in the region.
Year Completed |
1955 |
Dam Length |
6100 |
Dam Height |
35 |
River Or Stream |
BIG COTTONWOOD CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
330.3 |
Hydraulic Height |
35 |
Drainage Area |
8.32 |
Nid Storage |
6681 |
Structural Height |
35 |
Outlet Gates |
Other Controlled - 1, Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
35 |
Kings Ck At Sh 34 Nr Kaufman
|
13cfs |
Cedar Ck Nr Kemp
|
12cfs |
E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Crandall
|
129cfs |
Trinity Rv Nr Rosser
|
1360cfs |
E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Forney
|
6120cfs |
Trinity Rv At W Cedar Creek Pkwy Nr Dosser
|
1560cfs |