Clear Creek Ws Scs Site 38 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Clear Creek WS SCS Site 38 Dam, located in Denton, Texas, is a vital structure for flood risk reduction along Cannon Creek.


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Summary

Built in 1962 by USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at 51 feet tall and stretches for 1450 feet, providing storage of up to 2035 acre-feet of water. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, serving as a safeguard for the surrounding area.

Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and designed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Clear Creek WS SCS Site 38 Dam plays a crucial role in protecting the local community from potential hazards. Despite being classified as having a high risk level (2), the dam's condition is not currently rated, highlighting the importance of ongoing inspections and maintenance to ensure its continued effectiveness.

With no spillway and only one outlet gate, this dam is a key component of the flood control infrastructure in the region. Its presence contributes to the overall water resource management efforts in Denton, Texas, showcasing the collaborative efforts between local government agencies and federal entities to safeguard against potential flooding events.

Year Completed

1962

Dam Length

1450

Dam Height

51

River Or Stream

CANNON CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

23

Hydraulic Height

51

Drainage Area

4.87

Nid Storage

2035

Structural Height

51

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

51
       
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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.