Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 7d Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in Montague, Texas, Denton Creek WS SCS Site 7d Dam stands as a pivotal structure designed by the USDA NRCS in 1972 for flood risk reduction along the TR-JONES VALLEY river.


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Summary

The earth dam, with a height of 47 feet and a length of 1125 feet, serves multiple purposes including debris control, fire protection, and stock or small fish pond management, in addition to its primary flood risk reduction function. With a storage capacity of 604 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.47 square miles, this dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region.

Owned by the Local Government and regulated by the TCEQ, Denton Creek WS SCS Site 7d Dam is subject to state inspections, permitting, and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite being categorized as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment, the dam's hazard potential is labeled as "Not Available." The risk assessment for the dam is classified as "High (2)", highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to mitigate any potential risks associated with its operation. Overall, Denton Creek WS SCS Site 7d Dam serves as a key infrastructure component in the water resource management system of the area, safeguarding against flood events and contributing to the overall resilience of the region in the face of changing climate patterns.

Year Completed

1972

Dam Length

1125

Dam Height

47

River Or Stream

TR-JONES VALLEY

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

8.5

Hydraulic Height

47

Drainage Area

1.47

Nid Storage

604

Structural Height

47

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

47
       
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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.