Cedar Creek Ws Scs Site 55b Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 55b Dam, located in Kaufman, Texas, is a local government-owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction on the TR-ANTHONY BRANCH river or stream.


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Summary

Completed in 1979, this earth dam stands at a height of 22 feet and has a length of 900 feet, providing a normal storage capacity of 46 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 465 acre-feet.

The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 52 feet and outlet gates consisting of two uncontrolled and one valve. The last inspection in June 2016 rated its condition as fair, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. While the hazard potential is not available, the risk assessment categorizes it as moderate (3). The dam is regulated by the TCEQ and the Fort Worth District of the USACE, ensuring state permitting, inspection, and enforcement to maintain its structural integrity and functionality for flood risk reduction in the region.

Overall, Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 55b Dam plays a vital role in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in the area. Its design, construction, and regulatory oversight highlight the collaborative efforts of government agencies to safeguard the community from potential hazards and ensure the sustainable use of water resources in Texas.

Year Completed

1979

Dam Length

900

Dam Height

22

River Or Stream

TR-ANTHONY BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

15

Hydraulic Height

22

Drainage Area

413

Nid Storage

465

Structural Height

24.5

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 2, Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

25
       
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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. 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

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, 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.