Hickory Creek Ws Scs Site 12 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Hickory Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam, located in Denton, Texas, was completed in 1972 by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-Hickory Creek.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at a height of 24 feet, with a length of 2815 feet and a storage capacity of 1560 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam has not been rated for its condition and does not have a spillway, presenting a potential hazard to the surrounding area.

Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the dam has undergone state inspections and enforcement to ensure its safety. However, with a high risk assessment of 2 out of 5, there may be a need for additional risk management measures to be implemented. The dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, which could be concerning in the event of an emergency situation.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Hickory Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam serves as a notable infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the region. With its unique earth dam structure and lack of spillway, the dam presents an interesting case study for assessing the safety and management of aging dams in the face of increasing climate variability. As discussions around water resource management and climate adaptation continue, the state of this dam and its risk potential are important factors to consider in ensuring the safety and resilience of the surrounding community.

Year Completed

1972

Dam Length

2815

Dam Height

24

River Or Stream

TR-HICKORY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

24

Nid Storage

1560

Structural Height

24

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

24
       
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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.