Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 143a Dam
Key Takeaway
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 143a Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1985 and is 41 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 45 ft (taller than 90.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 3,044 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 8.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3.8K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 349 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,995 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05948 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
HENDERSON COUNTY;TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT;TRINITY NECHES SWCD
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 143a Dam?
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 143a Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. 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 143a Dam?
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 143a Dam is owned by HENDERSON COUNTY;TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT;TRINITY NECHES SWCD (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 143a Dam built?
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 143a Dam was completed in 1985, making it 41 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 143a Dam?
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 143a Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, 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 143a Dam?
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 143a Dam has a dam height of 45 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 143a Dam last inspected?
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 143a Dam was last inspected on April 25, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.