Cedar Creek Ws Scs Site 65 Dam dam
Cedar Creek Ws Scs Site 65 Dam
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 65 Dam in Kaufman, Texas, stands as a vital structure overseen by the local government and designed by the USDA NRCS. Completed in 1975, this earth-type dam on the TR-KINGS CREEK serves multiple purposes, including flood risk reduction, fire protection, stock or small fish pond, and recreation. With a height of 21 feet and a length of 1880 feet, the dam provides a normal storage capacity of 48 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 992 acre-feet.
Situated within the Fort Worth District, the Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 65 Dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections and enforcement measures. While the hazard potential and condition assessment are not available, a risk assessment has classified the dam with a high level of risk. Despite lacking certain details, the dam's emergency action plan was last revised in 2011, indicating a commitment to safety and preparedness in case of any unforeseen events.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will be intrigued by the significant role Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 65 Dam plays in managing water resources in the region. Its construction and operation by the Natural Resources Conservation Service highlight the collaborative efforts to ensure flood risk reduction and water storage capabilities. As a crucial infrastructure for the local community, this dam serves as a reminder of the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of changing climate patterns and increasing water demands.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Cedar Creek Ws Scs Site 65 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Kings Ck At Sh 34 Nr Kaufman | 8 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv Nr Rosser | 1,900 cfs | → |
| E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Crandall | 171 cfs | → |
| Cedar Ck Nr Kemp | 1 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv At W Cedar Creek Pkwy Nr Dosser | 1,830 cfs | → |
| E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Forney | 61 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cedar Creek Ws Scs Site 65 Dam.
Boat launches
- East Cedar Creek Parkway 2101, Mabank
- Peninsula Court Heath
- Park Road Henderson County
- Beach Road Ennis
- Beach Road, Ennis
- Great Trinity Forest Dallas
Campgrounds
- Purtis Creek State Park
- Highview - Bardwell Lake
- Waxahachie - Bardwell Lake
- Mott - Bardwell Lake
- Lake Tawakoni State Park
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About Cedar Creek Ws Scs Site 65 Dam
Where does the data for Cedar Creek Ws Scs Site 65 Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Not Available hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
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