Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 9b Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Denton Creek WS SCS Site 9b Dam, located in Montague, Texas, stands as a crucial structure designed by USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks along the TR-BRADEN BRANCH.
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Summary
Completed in 1970, this earth dam stretches 1625 feet long and towers at a height of 43 feet, providing a storage capacity of 397 acre-feet. The primary purpose of this dam includes flood risk reduction, with additional benefits such as debris control, fire protection, and serving as a small fish pond for the local community.
Managed by the local government and regulated by TCEQ, Denton Creek WS SCS Site 9b Dam plays a vital role in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential hazards. Despite its high risk assessment level of 2, the dam's condition remains unrated, highlighting the need for regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity. With a focus on public safety and environmental protection, this dam serves as a critical asset in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
1625 |
Dam Height |
43 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BRADEN BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Hydraulic Height |
43 |
Drainage Area |
0.91 |
Nid Storage |
397 |
Structural Height |
43 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
43 |
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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.
Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 9b Dam