Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 59 Dam
Key Takeaway
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 59 Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 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 | 17 ft (taller than 23.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 680 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 424 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03340 |
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
KAUFMAN COUNTY;KAUFMAN VAN ZANDT ROCKWALL SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 59 Dam?
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 59 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 59 Dam?
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 59 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 59 Dam built?
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 59 Dam was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 59 Dam?
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 59 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. 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 59 Dam?
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 59 Dam has a dam height of 17 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 59 Dam last inspected?
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 59 Dam was last inspected on June 13, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.