Cedar Creek WS SCS Site 60 Dam

Texas — Kaufman County — BIG COTTONWOOD CREEK

Location

StateTexas
CountyKaufman
RiverBIG COTTONWOOD CREEK
Coordinates32.58461, -96.25951

Physical Characteristics

NID Height41 ft
Dam Height33 ft
Dam Length5,800 ft
NID Storage6,681 acre-ft
Max Storage6,681 acre-ft
Surface Area350 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 18, 2024
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1955
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF KAUFMAN;KAUFMAN COUNTY;KAUFMAN VAN ZANDT ROCKWALL SWCD

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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