Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 137 Dam
Key Takeaway
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 137 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 | 33 ft (taller than 74.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,230 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 590 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02810 |
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 VAN ZANDT ROCKWALL SWCD;VAN ZANDT COUNTY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 137 Dam?
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 137 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 137 Dam?
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 137 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 137 Dam built?
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 137 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 137 Dam?
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 137 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 137 Dam?
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 137 Dam has a dam height of 33 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 137 Dam last inspected?
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 137 Dam was last inspected on July 17, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.