Hickory Creek Ws Scs Site 11 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in Denton, Texas, the Hickory Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam stands as a vital structure for flood risk reduction along the TR-SOUTH HICKORY CREEK stream.


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Summary

Completed in 1971 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam with a height of 35 feet and a length of 1484 feet plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. With a storage capacity of 1244 acre-feet and a normal storage of 96 acre-feet, the dam provides essential water resource management benefits to the region.

Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Hickory Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam is subject to regular inspection and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and operational effectiveness. Despite being classified as high risk, with a hazard potential not available, the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. The presence of a single slide (sluice gate) outlet gate adds to the dam's functionality in controlling water flow and managing potential risks during flood events.

With its strategic location and design, the Hickory Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam serves as a critical infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the area. As climate change continues to impact water resources and weather patterns, the importance of well-maintained dams like this one becomes increasingly evident for ensuring the safety and sustainability of local communities. As climate and water resource enthusiasts, understanding the role and management of structures like the Hickory Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam is essential in addressing the challenges posed by a changing climate on water management and flood mitigation efforts.

Year Completed

1971

Dam Length

1484

Dam Height

35

River Or Stream

TR-SOUTH HICKORY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

35

Drainage Area

2.43

Nid Storage

1244

Structural Height

35

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

35
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.