Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 43a Dam
Key Takeaway
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 43a Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1982 and is 44 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 44.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 2,205 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 776 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 316 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05806 |
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 43a Dam?
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 43a 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 43a Dam?
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 43a 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 43a Dam built?
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 43a Dam was completed in 1982, making it 44 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 43a Dam?
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 43a 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 43a Dam?
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 43a Dam has a dam height of 23 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 43a Dam last inspected?
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 43a Dam was last inspected on November 18, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.