Big Sandy Creek Ws Scs Site 12 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam, located in Montague, Texas, was completed in 1958 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a vital flood risk reduction structure along the Red Oak Creek.
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Summary
With a dam height of 35 feet and a length of 1150 feet, the earth dam provides storage capacity of 600 acre-feet and serves multiple purposes including debris control, fire protection, irrigation, and stock or small fish pond. Despite its age, the dam is still in a good condition and has not been rated for hazard potential.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Big Sandy Creek Dam is regularly inspected to ensure its structural integrity. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, with a normal storage capacity of 66 acre-feet and a surface area of 14.7 acres. Although it does not have a spillway, it is equipped with a slide gate outlet for water release. The dam's risk assessment has been classified as high, indicating the need for continued monitoring and risk management measures.
Overall, the Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam stands as a critical infrastructure for managing water resources and reducing flood risks in the region. With its solid construction and ongoing maintenance, the dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the surrounding communities and ensuring sustainable water management practices along the Red Oak Creek. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam serves as a noteworthy example of successful flood risk reduction efforts in Texas.
Year Completed |
1958 |
Dam Length |
1150 |
Dam Height |
35 |
River Or Stream |
RED OAK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14.7 |
Hydraulic Height |
35 |
Drainage Area |
1.23 |
Nid Storage |
600 |
Structural Height |
35 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
35 |
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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 12 Dam
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