Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 135b Dam
Key Takeaway
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 135b Dam is classified as significant hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 41.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,380 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 923 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 695 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02797 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
KAUFMAN VAN ZANDT ROCKWALL SWCD;VAN ZANDT COUNTY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 135b Dam?
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 135b Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. 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 135b Dam?
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 135b Dam is owned by KAUFMAN VAN ZANDT ROCKWALL SWCD;VAN ZANDT COUNTY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 135b Dam built?
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 135b Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 135b Dam?
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 135b 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 135b Dam?
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 135b Dam has a dam height of 22 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.
When was Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 135b Dam last inspected?
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 135b Dam was last inspected on June 3, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.