Clear Creek Ws Scs Site 55b Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Clear Creek WS SCS Site 55b Dam, located in Denton, Texas, stands as a testament to flood risk reduction efforts dating back to its completion in 1969.


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Summary

Designed by USDA NRCS, this earth dam with a buttress core type reaches a height of 34 feet and spans a length of 2,860 feet along the TR-Moores Branch river. With a storage capacity of 1,187 acre-feet and a surface area of 23 acres, this structure plays a crucial role in managing water flow in the region.

Despite its age, Clear Creek WS SCS Site 55b Dam has been maintained in fair condition, as evidenced by a recent assessment in November 2017. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 126 feet and two uncontrolled outlet gates. While the hazard potential is not available, the risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk, signaling the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance efforts to ensure the dam's continued effectiveness in flood risk reduction.

Managed by local government authorities and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Clear Creek WS SCS Site 55b Dam serves as a critical infrastructure component in the area's water resource management system. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to recognize the vital role that structures like this play in safeguarding communities against the impacts of flooding and ensuring sustainable water management practices for the future.

Year Completed

1969

Dam Length

2860

Dam Height

34

River Or Stream

TR-MOORES BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

23

Hydraulic Height

34

Drainage Area

2.25

Nid Storage

1187

Structural Height

34

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

34
       
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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.