Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 136 Dam

TR-LACY FORK· Van Zandt, Texas· Built 1965· Earth· 30 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 136 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 67.1% in TX)
Dam Length1,417 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage734 acre-ft
Normal Storage63 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,284 cfs
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)
NID IDTX02809

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: July 14, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

KAUFMAN VAN ZANDT ROCKWALL SWCD;VAN ZANDT COUNTY

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 136 Dam?

Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 136 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 136 Dam?

Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 136 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 136 Dam built?

Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 136 Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 136 Dam?

Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 136 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 136 Dam?

Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 136 Dam has a dam height of 30 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 136 Dam last inspected?

Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 136 Dam was last inspected on July 14, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.