Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 83 Dam, located in Kaufman, Texas, serves as a crucial structure for flood risk reduction along the TR-Kings Creek.
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Built in 1974 by USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 22 feet and spans a length of 2342 feet, providing a storage capacity of 376 acre-feet. Despite its primary purpose for flood risk reduction, the dam also caters to fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and recreational activities.
The dam, regulated by TCEQ and inspected regularly, has a normal storage capacity of 42 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 11.9 acres. With a drainage area of 0.63 square miles, the dam plays a significant role in managing water resources in the region. Although it currently has no spillway, the dam's hazard potential is listed as not available, with a high-risk assessment rating of 2.
Even though the condition assessment is not rated, the dam's emergency action plan (EAP) was last reviewed in 2011 to ensure it meets guidelines for risk management. With Lance Gooden (R) as the congressional representative overseeing the area, Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 83 Dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Texas.
Year Completed |
1974 |
Dam Length |
2342 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
TR-KINGS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11.9 |
Hydraulic Height |
22 |
Drainage Area |
0.63 |
Nid Storage |
376 |
Structural Height |
22 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
22 |
Kings Ck At Sh 34 Nr Kaufman
|
13cfs |
Cedar Ck Nr Kemp
|
12cfs |
Trinity Rv Nr Rosser
|
1360cfs |
Trinity Rv At W Cedar Creek Pkwy Nr Dosser
|
1560cfs |
E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Crandall
|
129cfs |
Chambers Ck Nr Rice
|
11cfs |