Cement Creek Dam dam
Cement Creek Dam
Cement Creek Dam, located in Fort Worth, Texas, was completed in 1957 and serves as a crucial flood risk reduction structure along the Cement Creek. Designed by FREESE AND NICHOLS, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 60 feet and has a structural height of 63 feet, with a length of 2250 feet. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 32 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 4200 acre-feet, providing both flood risk reduction and recreational opportunities for the community.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Cement Creek Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the state agency to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 360 feet and is equipped with two uncontrolled outlet gates. The dam's condition assessment as of September 2017 was rated as satisfactory, with a moderate risk level of 3, indicating a level of preparedness for potential emergencies.
With a drainage area of 3.58 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 24,667 cubic feet per second, Cement Creek Dam plays a vital role in mitigating flood risks in the region. The dam's satisfactory condition, regular inspections, and state regulatory oversight highlight its importance in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Tarrant County, Texas.
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 Cement Creek Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| W Fk Trinity Rv At Ft Worth | 896 cfs | → |
| Wfk Trinityrv At White Settlement Rd | 313 cfs | → |
| Clear Fk Trinity Rv At Ft Worth | 422 cfs | → |
| W Fk Trinity Rv At Beach St | 1,530 cfs | → |
| Big Fossil Ck At Haltom City | 346 cfs | → |
| Marys Ck At Benbrook | 195 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cement Creek Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road 4873 570, Wise County
- Rocky Creek Park Road Fort Worth
- Peninsula Road Tarrant County
- Rocky Creek Park Road Tarrant County
- Marshall Creek Park Denton County
Campgrounds
- Camp Thurman
- Site: Gs, Loop: Mustang Point
- Site: 001, Loop: Mustang Non Site Specific
- Dallas / Arlington Koa
- Beaver Way
- Bobwhite Ridge
Track Cement Creek Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Cement Creek Dam
Where does the data for Cement Creek 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.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Cement Creek Dam.