Cedar Creek Ws Scs Site 68 Dam dam
Cedar Creek Ws Scs Site 68 Dam
Located in Kaufman, Texas, Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 68 Dam is a crucial infrastructure managed by the local government for flood risk reduction along the TR-Kings Creek. Constructed in 1975 by USDA NRCS, this Earth-type dam stands at 16 feet in height and stretches 965 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 159 acre-feet. While its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, the dam also serves fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and recreational purposes for the community.
With a high-risk assessment rating, Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 68 Dam falls under the regulatory jurisdiction of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Despite its condition being unrated, the dam has not experienced any major modifications since its completion. While lacking a spillway, the dam is equipped with one outlet gate for water management. The dam's emergency action plan was last revised in 2011, emphasizing the importance of preparedness and risk management for potential hazards.
As a vital component of water resource management in the region, Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 68 Dam symbolizes the intersection of infrastructure, environmental protection, and community safety. Its historical significance, coupled with its multifaceted purposes, underlines the importance of maintaining and inspecting such structures to ensure their resilience in the face of changing climate patterns and increasing water demands. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam exemplifies the intricate balance between human development and natural resource conservation in safeguarding our communities against the impacts of extreme weather events.
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 68 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 | → |
| Cedar Ck Nr Kemp | 1 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv At W Cedar Creek Pkwy Nr Dosser | 1,830 cfs | → |
| E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Crandall | 171 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 68 Dam.
Boat launches
- East Cedar Creek Parkway 2101, Mabank
- Park Road Henderson County
- Beach Road Ennis
- Beach Road, Ennis
- County Road 2830 15500, Henderson County
- High View Marina Road, Ennis
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 68 Dam
Where does the data for Cedar Creek Ws Scs Site 68 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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