Cedar Creek Ws Scs Site 31 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in Kaufman, Texas, Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 31 Dam is a vital structure designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1975 for flood risk reduction along the TR-BIG BRUSHY CREEK.


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Summary

This earth-type dam stands at 23 feet high and stretches 2175 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 303 acre-feet for various purposes including fire protection, stock, or small fish pond, flood risk reduction, and recreation.

Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 31 Dam has not been rated for condition assessment but is considered to have a high risk potential. Despite lacking a spillway, the dam's structural integrity and storage capacity play a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the area. With no current inspection data available, the dam continues to serve as a key component in water resource management in the region.

As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore the significance of Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 31 Dam, its role in flood risk reduction, and its multiple purposes, the dam stands as a testament to effective infrastructure design and management. With a strong foundation and a history dating back to the 1970s, this earth dam serves as a crucial asset in water management efforts, highlighting the importance of sustainable practices in preserving water resources for future generations.

Year Completed

1975

Dam Length

2175

Dam Height

23

River Or Stream

TR-BIG BRUSHY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

7

Hydraulic Height

23

Drainage Area

0.47

Nid Storage

303

Structural Height

23

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

23
       
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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.