Deussen Reservoir Dam, located in Denton, Texas, was completed in 1952 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and recreation.
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The dam is privately owned and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Standing at a height of 34 feet and a length of 1500 feet, the earth dam holds a maximum storage capacity of 450 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 224 acre-feet.
The dam, situated on the TR-Denton Creek, features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 54 feet and four uncontrolled outlet gates. Despite being in fair condition as of the last assessment in 2015, the dam poses a moderate risk level. With a history of periodic inspections and a designated inspection frequency of 5 years, the risk management measures for the dam are currently unspecified. Overall, Deussen Reservoir Dam offers a vital resource for water management and recreation in the area, under the oversight of state regulatory agencies and private ownership.
Year Completed |
1952 |
Dam Length |
1500 |
Dam Height |
34 |
River Or Stream |
TR-DENTON CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
50 |
Hydraulic Height |
34 |
Nid Storage |
450 |
Structural Height |
34 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 4 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
34 |
Denton Ck At Cr 2513 Nr Decatur
|
13cfs |
Denton Ck Nr Justin
|
16cfs |
W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Boyd
|
5cfs |
Hickory Ck At Denton
|
11cfs |
Clear Ck Nr Sanger
|
15cfs |
Big Sandy Ck Nr Bridgeport
|
8cfs |