Clear Creek Ws Scs Site 53 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Clear Creek WS SCS Site 53 Dam, located in Denton, Texas, is a crucial structure designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along the Willow Branch.


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Summary

Completed in 1963, this earth dam stands at a height of 40 feet and stretches 2900 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 2182 acre-feet with a normal storage of 200 acre-feet. The dam's spillway, with a width of 113 feet, is uncontrolled, allowing for a maximum discharge of 3095 cubic feet per second.

Despite being assessed as in fair condition as of November 2017, the dam is under the regulatory jurisdiction of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections and enforcement measures. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, it is important for the local government, the primary owner, to ensure that emergency action plans are up to date and meet guidelines. The dam's structural integrity, along with its hazard potential and risk management measures, play a crucial role in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential flooding events.

Year Completed

1963

Dam Length

2900

Dam Height

40

River Or Stream

WILLOW BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

34.1

Hydraulic Height

40

Drainage Area

4.42

Nid Storage

2182

Structural Height

40

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

40
       
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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.