Situated in Kaufman, Texas, the Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 67a Dam stands as a testament to the flood risk reduction efforts in the area.
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Built in 1989 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam with a height of 20.5 feet serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-Kings Creek. With a maximum storage capacity of 888 acre-feet and a normal storage of 89 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
The dam, which is regulated by the TCEQ and subject to state inspection and enforcement, features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 52 feet. Its construction was funded by the Natural Resources Conservation Service and it is under the jurisdiction of the Fort Worth District. Despite not having a hazard potential rating, the dam is assessed to have a moderate risk level. In the event of an emergency, the dam is equipped with slide and uncontrolled outlet gates for water release.
Although the condition of the Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 67a Dam is not rated, its design and functionality contribute significantly to water resource management and flood control efforts in the region. With its strategic location and capacity to mitigate flood risks, this dam serves as a vital infrastructure for safeguarding communities and ecosystems along the TR-Kings Creek in Kaufman, Texas.
Year Completed |
1989 |
Dam Length |
1350 |
Dam Height |
20.5 |
River Or Stream |
TR-KINGS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
25 |
Hydraulic Height |
20.5 |
Drainage Area |
1.72 |
Nid Storage |
888 |
Structural Height |
20.5 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
21 |
Kings Ck At Sh 34 Nr Kaufman
|
13cfs |
Trinity Rv Nr Rosser
|
1360cfs |
E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Crandall
|
129cfs |
Trinity Rv At W Cedar Creek Pkwy Nr Dosser
|
1560cfs |
Cedar Ck Nr Kemp
|
12cfs |
E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Forney
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6120cfs |