Cedar Creek Ws Scs Site 60 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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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Summary

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
       
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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.