Cedar Creek Ws Scs Site 19 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in Kaufman, Texas, the Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 19 Dam serves as a crucial flood risk reduction structure along the TR-Big Brushy Creek.


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Summary

Built in 1973 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet and spans a length of 3970 feet, providing storage of up to 2147 acre-feet of water. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, the dam also supports fire protection, recreational activities, and small fish pond maintenance in the surrounding area.

Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 19 Dam is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 260 feet and four uncontrolled outlet gates. While its hazard potential and condition assessment are not currently rated, the risk assessment categorizes the dam as having a moderate risk level.

As a vital infrastructure for water resource management in the region, the Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 19 Dam plays a key role in mitigating flood risks and supporting various water-related activities. Its resilient design and strategic location make it a valuable asset for both local government and the community at large, highlighting the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of changing climate conditions.

Year Completed

1973

Dam Length

3970

Dam Height

26

River Or Stream

TR-BIG BRUSHY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

43

Hydraulic Height

26

Drainage Area

4.4

Nid Storage

2147

Structural Height

26

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 4

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

26
       
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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.