Cedar Creek Ws Scs Site 60 Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyKaufman
River/StreamBIG COTTONWOOD CREEK
Coordinates32.58461, -96.25951

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height41 ft
Dam Height33 ft
Dam Length5,800 ft
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage6,681 acre-ft
Max Storage6,681 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,834 acre-ft
Surface Area350 acres
Drainage Area8 sq mi
Max Discharge8,642 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCITY OF KAUFMAN;KAUFMAN COUNTY;KAUFMAN VAN ZANDT ROCKWALL SWCD
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection06/18/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX03350
Federal IDTX03350
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Kaufman City Lake Dam 2 1.5 mi Significant Kaufman City Lake Dam 1 1.8 mi Significant Cedar Creek Ws Scs Site 76 Dam 1.8 mi High Cedar Creek Ws Scs Site 61 Dam 3.1 mi High Cedar Creek Ws Scs Site 59 Dam 3.3 mi High Cedar Creek Ws Scs Site 58 Dam 3.4 mi High Cedar Creek Ws Scs Site 77a Dam 3.6 mi Significant Cedar Creek Ws Scs Site 43a Dam 3.6 mi Low Kaufman Dam No 2 3.8 mi Low Baxter Dam 4.2 mi Low