Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 61 Dam
Key Takeaway
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 61 Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 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 | 29 ft (taller than 64.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,675 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 39 acres |
| Drainage Area | 23 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,640 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03349 |
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 61 Dam?
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 61 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 61 Dam?
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 61 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 61 Dam built?
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 61 Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 61 Dam?
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 61 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 61 Dam?
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 61 Dam has a dam height of 29 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 61 Dam last inspected?
Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 61 Dam was last inspected on September 14, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.