Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 120 Dam
Key Takeaway
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 120 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 61.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,050 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 369 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,254 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04521 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
KAUFMAN COUNTY;KAUFMAN VAN ZANDT ROCKWALL SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 120 Dam?
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 120 Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 120 Dam?
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 120 Dam is owned by KAUFMAN COUNTY;KAUFMAN VAN ZANDT ROCKWALL SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 120 Dam built?
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 120 Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 120 Dam?
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 120 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 120 Dam?
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 120 Dam has a dam height of 28 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.