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Located in Kaufman, Texas, Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 68a Dam is a pivotal structure designed by USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risk along TR-Kings Creek.
Completed in 1982, this earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet and stretches 750 feet in length, offering a storage capacity of 121 acre-feet. While primarily serving flood risk reduction, the dam also caters to fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and recreation purposes, making it a multifunctional asset in the community.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 68a Dam is deemed a high-risk structure with emergency action plans last updated in 2011. Despite lacking a spillway, the dam continues to play a crucial role in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential flooding events. With no reported hazard potential and a "Not Rated" condition assessment, the dam's structural integrity remains intact, ensuring its continued contribution to water resource management in the region.
As part of the Fort Worth District, the dam has not undergone modifications in recent years and features a single outlet gate. While the exact inspection frequency and last inspection date are unspecified, the dam's strategic location and operational efficiency highlight its significance in water conservation efforts. With a notable storage capacity and a focus on flood risk reduction, Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 68a Dam stands as a testament to sustainable water resource management practices in Texas.
Kings Ck At Sh 34 Nr Kaufman
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31cfs |
Trinity Rv Nr Rosser
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2850cfs |
Trinity Rv At W Cedar Creek Pkwy Nr Dosser
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2810cfs |
Cedar Ck Nr Kemp
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30cfs |
E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Crandall
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250cfs |
E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Forney
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6120cfs |
Year Completed |
1982 |
Dam Length |
750 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR-KINGS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Drainage Area |
0.33 |
Nid Storage |
121 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
26 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Purtis Creek State Park
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Highview - Bardwell Lake
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Waxahachie - Bardwell Lake
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Mott - Bardwell Lake
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Lake Tawakoni State Park
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Lk Ray Hubbard Nr Forney
Bardwell Lk Nr Ennis
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Halbert Lk Nr Corsicana
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