Cedar Creek Ws Scs Site 64r Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 64r Dam, located in Kaufman, Texas, is a vital structure designed by the USDA NRCS to reduce flood risks in the area.
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Summary
Completed in 1988, this earth dam stands at a height of 21 feet and spans a length of 1784 feet, with a storage capacity of 668 acre-feet. The dam, situated on the TR-Kings Creek, serves as a crucial flood risk reduction measure in the region, with a spillway width of 112 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 1547 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 64r Dam is inspected every five years, with the last assessment in 2016 rating its condition as fair. The dam also features outlet gates for controlled release, ensuring effective water management in times of high flow. With a moderate risk rating, stakeholders are continually monitoring and implementing risk management measures to safeguard the dam's structural integrity and ensure its continued functionality in mitigating flood hazards in the area.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 64r Dam offers a fascinating example of infrastructure designed to balance flood risk reduction with environmental conservation. Its strategic location and design highlight the importance of sustainable water management practices in addressing the challenges posed by changing climate patterns. As a critical component of the local water infrastructure, this dam serves as a testament to collaborative efforts between government agencies and communities to enhance resilience against natural disasters and safeguard water resources for future generations.
Year Completed |
1988 |
Dam Length |
1784 |
Dam Height |
21 |
River Or Stream |
TR-KINGS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
20 |
Hydraulic Height |
21 |
Drainage Area |
1.3 |
Nid Storage |
668 |
Structural Height |
21 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
21 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Kings Ck At Sh 34 Nr Kaufman
|
13cfs |
E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Crandall
|
129cfs |
Trinity Rv Nr Rosser
|
1360cfs |
Cedar Ck Nr Kemp
|
12cfs |
Trinity Rv At W Cedar Creek Pkwy Nr Dosser
|
1560cfs |
E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Forney
|
6120cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Cedar Creek Ws Scs Site 64r Dam