Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 94b Dam

TR-ROCKY CEDAR CREEK· Kaufman, Texas· Built 1979· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 94b Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 33.5% in TX)
Dam Length822 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage555 acre-ft
Normal Storage56 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area659 sq mi
Year Completed1979 (47 years old)
NID IDTX06735

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

KAUFMAN COUNTY;KAUFMAN VAN ZANDT ROCKWALL SWCD

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 94b Dam?

Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 94b 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 94b Dam?

Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 94b 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 94b Dam built?

Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 94b Dam was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 94b Dam?

Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 94b 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 94b Dam?

Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 94b Dam has a dam height of 20 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.