Located in Kaufman, Texas, the Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 72 Dam, designed by the USDA NRCS, serves as a crucial structure for flood risk reduction along the TR-Kings Creek.
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Completed in 1979, this earth dam stands at a height of 27 feet and stretches for 1177 feet, with a storage capacity of 352 acre-feet. Despite lacking a spillway, the dam plays a vital role in managing water flow and protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the TCEQ, this dam is inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity and effectiveness in flood control. With a high risk assessment rating and a hazard potential that is not available, the Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 72 Dam remains a critical infrastructure for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and study. As climate change continues to impact water systems, understanding the role of dams like this in mitigating flood risks becomes increasingly important for sustainable water management practices.
Year Completed |
1979 |
Dam Length |
1177 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
TR-KINGS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Drainage Area |
346 |
Nid Storage |
352 |
Structural Height |
27 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
27 |
Kings Ck At Sh 34 Nr Kaufman
|
15cfs |
Trinity Rv At W Cedar Creek Pkwy Nr Dosser
|
2000cfs |
Trinity Rv Nr Rosser
|
1750cfs |
Cedar Ck Nr Kemp
|
15cfs |
E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Crandall
|
143cfs |
Chambers Ck Nr Rice
|
15cfs |