Big Sandy Creek Ws Scs Site 13 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam, located in Montague, Texas, was completed in 1958 and serves as a crucial flood risk reduction structure along the Middle Creek.
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Summary
Owned by the local government and designed by USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 40 feet and spans a length of 1200 feet, providing a storage capacity of 1670 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam is state-regulated and undergoes regular inspections by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to ensure its safety and effectiveness.
With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam also serves other functions such as debris control, fire protection, and small fish pond creation. The dam features a single slide (sluice gate) outlet gate and lacks a spillway, highlighting its design for managing water levels during high flow events. Although the dam is classified as having a high risk potential, its condition assessment is currently not rated, indicating the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to mitigate any potential hazards.
Overall, Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam stands as a critical infrastructure in the region, providing essential flood protection and water management capabilities. With its location in the Tulsa District and state oversight by TCEQ, the dam represents a collaborative effort between local and state agencies to safeguard the surrounding communities and environment from the impacts of extreme weather events and water resource management challenges. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, monitoring the condition and performance of structures like this dam is vital for ensuring long-term resilience and sustainability in the face of changing climate patterns.
Year Completed |
1958 |
Dam Length |
1200 |
Dam Height |
40 |
River Or Stream |
MIDDLE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
31 |
Hydraulic Height |
40 |
Drainage Area |
3.79 |
Nid Storage |
1670 |
Structural Height |
40 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
40 |
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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.
Big Sandy Creek Ws Scs Site 13 Dam
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