Cedar Creek Ws Scs Site 18 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 18 Dam, located in Kaufman, Texas, was completed in 1971 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a crucial flood risk reduction structure along TR-BIG BRUSHY CREEK.


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Summary

With a dam height of 28 feet and a length of 2230 feet, this earth dam provides a storage capacity of 1529 acre-feet, helping to mitigate flood risks in the area. The dam also supports purposes such as fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and recreation, making it a valuable resource for the local community.

Managed by the local government and regulated by the TCEQ, Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 18 Dam is inspected, permitted, and enforced to ensure its safety and efficacy. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 120 feet and 4 uncontrolled outlet gates, supporting a maximum discharge of 3248 cubic feet per second. Despite its moderate risk assessment rating, the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued functionality in managing water resources and mitigating flood hazards in the region.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 18 Dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts of government agencies and designers in implementing effective flood risk reduction measures. With a focus on safety, regulation, and public benefit, this earth dam plays a vital role in preserving the ecological balance and water quality of TR-BIG BRUSHY CREEK, while also providing recreational opportunities for the community. As climate change intensifies the frequency and severity of extreme weather events, the importance of well-maintained structures like Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 18 Dam becomes increasingly evident in safeguarding lives, property, and natural resources from flooding and other related risks.

Year Completed

1971

Dam Length

2230

Dam Height

28

River Or Stream

TR-BIG BRUSHY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

42

Hydraulic Height

28

Drainage Area

2.53

Nid Storage

1529

Structural Height

28

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 4

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

28
       
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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.