Clear Creek Ws Scs Site 15 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Clear Creek WS SCS Site 15 Dam, located in Montague, Texas, is a local government-owned structure designed by USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Summary
Completed in 1962, this earth dam stands at a height of 44 feet and stretches 1275 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 1400 acre-feet for the Pitman Branch river/stream. The dam also serves additional purposes such as debris control, fire protection, and stock or small fish pond management within its 15.4-acre surface area.
Managed and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), this dam has a high risk assessment rating of 2, indicating potential hazards that are currently not rated. Despite lacking an emergency action plan and condition assessment, the Clear Creek WS SCS Site 15 Dam remains a critical infrastructure for flood control in the region. With no spillway and limited discharge capacity, the dam plays a crucial role in protecting surrounding areas from flooding events and managing water resources effectively. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this site serves as a focal point for understanding the intersection of infrastructure, regulation, and environmental stewardship in managing water systems.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
1275 |
Dam Height |
44 |
River Or Stream |
PITMAN BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15.4 |
Hydraulic Height |
44 |
Drainage Area |
3.19 |
Nid Storage |
1400 |
Structural Height |
44 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
44 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Clear Creek Ws Scs Site 15 Dam