Clear Creek Ws Scs Site 37 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Clear Creek WS SCS Site 37 Dam is a significant Earth dam located in Denton, Texas, designed by the USDA NRCS in 1965.
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Summary
With a height of 53 feet and a length of 1485 feet, this dam serves a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Whites Creek. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 196 acre-feet and a drainage area of 10.52 square miles.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 223 feet and outlet gates including a slide gate and two uncontrolled gates. Despite being assessed as in fair condition in 2015, the dam is inspected every five years and has a moderate risk level. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regulates this dam, ensuring that it meets safety standards and poses no significant hazard to the surrounding community. Overall, Clear Creek WS SCS Site 37 Dam plays a crucial role in managing flood risks in the area while maintaining a fair condition for continued operation.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
1485 |
Dam Height |
53 |
River Or Stream |
WHITES CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
41 |
Hydraulic Height |
53 |
Drainage Area |
10.52 |
Nid Storage |
2810 |
Structural Height |
53 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
53 |
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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 37 Dam