Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 94c Dam, located in Kaufman, Texas, is a vital structure owned by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
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Built in 1977 by the USDA NRCS, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 19 feet and serves primarily for flood risk reduction. With a storage capacity of 421 acre-feet and a normal storage of 38 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in managing the water resources of the area.
Situated on TR-ROCKY CEDAR CREEK, this dam not only provides flood risk reduction but also serves purposes like fire protection, stock, or small fish pond, and recreation. The dam has a surface area of 14 acres and a drainage area of 0.83 square miles. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is not rated, highlighting the need for regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity and safety.
With Lance Gooden representing the area in Congress, the Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 94c Dam remains a key infrastructure in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in the region. As climate change continues to impact water availability and extreme weather events, the importance of well-maintained dams like this one cannot be understated in safeguarding communities and ecosystems against potential disasters.
Year Completed |
1977 |
Dam Length |
1305 |
Dam Height |
19 |
River Or Stream |
TR-ROCKY CEDAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14 |
Hydraulic Height |
19 |
Drainage Area |
0.83 |
Nid Storage |
421 |
Structural Height |
19 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
19 |
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 |