Cedar Creek Ws Scs Gss 101 dam
Cedar Creek Ws Scs Gss 101
Located in Kaufman, Texas, the Cedar Creek WS SCS Gss 101 is a local government-owned structure designed by USDA NRCS to serve the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-BIG BRUSHY CREEK. Completed in 1984, this earth dam stands at a height of 19 feet and stretches 2270 feet in length, providing a maximum storage capacity of 87 acre-feet. Despite not having a spillway, it plays a crucial role in managing water flow and protecting the surrounding areas from potential flooding events.
With a drainage area of 0.41 square miles, the Cedar Creek WS SCS Gss 101 has a high risk assessment rating of 2, highlighting the importance of its role in mitigating flood hazards in the region. While the condition assessment is not rated, the dam is state regulated by TCEQ with permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes in place to ensure its structural integrity and operational efficiency. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the significance of dams like Cedar Creek WS SCS Gss 101 in managing water resources and reducing flood risks is crucial for sustainable development and environmental resilience.
As part of the Fort Worth District under the USACE, the Cedar Creek WS SCS Gss 101 contributes to the overall water management efforts in the region, demonstrating the collaborative efforts between federal and state agencies in ensuring the safety and reliability of water infrastructure. With its strategic location and design, this dam serves as a vital asset in safeguarding communities and ecosystems against the impacts of extreme weather events and fluctuating water levels. By staying informed and engaged in the management of water resources, we can work towards a more resilient and sustainable future for all.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Cedar Creek Ws Scs Gss 101 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Kings Ck At Sh 34 Nr Kaufman | 8 cfs | → |
| E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Crandall | 171 cfs | → |
| E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Forney | 61 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv Nr Rosser | 1,900 cfs | → |
| E Fk Trinity Rv Blw Lk Ray Hubbard Nr Forney | 31 cfs | → |
| Cedar Ck Nr Kemp | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cedar Creek Ws Scs Gss 101.
Boat launches
- Peninsula Court Heath
- Chardonnay Drive Rowlett
- Great Trinity Forest Dallas
- East Cedar Creek Parkway 2101, Mabank
- Old State Highway 66 Rowlett
- Willow Bend Rockwall
Campgrounds
- Lake Tawakoni State Park
- Purtis Creek State Park
- Waxahachie - Bardwell Lake
- Highview - Bardwell Lake
- Mott - Bardwell Lake
- Equestrian Camp Sites
Fishing spots
Track Cedar Creek Ws Scs Gss 101 in the Snoflo app
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About Cedar Creek Ws Scs Gss 101
Where does the data for Cedar Creek Ws Scs Gss 101 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Not Available hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
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