Cedar Creek Ws Scs Site 123 Dam
Cedar Creek Ws Scs Site 123 Dam is an earth dam located in Van Zandt County, Texas, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Cedar Creek Ws Scs Site 123 Dam
The primary purpose of Cedar Creek Ws Scs Site 123 Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Kaufman Van Zandt Rockwall Swcd;van Zandt County (local government). It impounds the Dry Lacy Fork near Wallace.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 2,330 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,883 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 10/24/2018.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Van Zandt |
| Nearest City | Wallace |
| River/Stream | Dry Lacy Fork |
| Coordinates | 32.55252, -95.92691 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,330 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,883 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,883 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,861 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | KAUFMAN VAN ZANDT ROCKWALL SWCD;VAN ZANDT COUNTY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/24/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02843 |
| Federal ID | TX02843 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |