Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 6a Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Denton Creek WS SCS Site 6a Dam, located in Montague, Texas, was completed in 1970 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a critical flood risk reduction structure along the TR-PITMAN HOLLOW stream.
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Summary
This earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet with a length of 1025 feet, providing a storage capacity of 300 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.59 square miles. Despite lacking a spillway, the dam is designed for debris control, fire protection, and small fish pond purposes in addition to flood risk reduction.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Denton Creek WS SCS Site 6a Dam poses a high risk due to its condition being unrated, although no hazard potential is currently available. With no record of inspections or emergency action plans, there is room for improvement in ensuring the safety and effectiveness of this structure. The dam's association with the Natural Resources Conservation Service highlights its role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the Denton Creek WS SCS Site 6a Dam can appreciate its contribution to flood risk reduction and environmental stewardship. The collaboration between the USDA NRCS, local government, and regulatory agencies highlights the importance of maintaining and enhancing this earth dam for the benefit of the surrounding community and ecosystem. As efforts continue to address the high risk associated with the dam, there is an opportunity to prioritize safety, resilience, and sustainability in water management practices.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
1025 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR-PITMAN HOLLOW |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11 |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Drainage Area |
0.59 |
Nid Storage |
300 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
26 |
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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.
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