Clear Creek Ws Scs Site 12 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Clear Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam, located in Montague, Texas, is a vital structure designed by the USDA NRCS to serve the purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-Clear Creek.


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Summary

Completed in 1964, this earth dam stands at a height of 59 feet and spans a length of 1110 feet, with a storage capacity of 766 acre-feet. The dam also supports additional functions such as debris control, fire protection, and serving as a stock or small fish pond.

Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Clear Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential flooding events. With a risk assessment rating of High (2), the dam's condition remains unrated. While it lacks a spillway, it is equipped with one outlet gate to manage water flow. Given its location and purpose, this dam serves as a significant asset in water resource management and climate resilience efforts within the region.

Year Completed

1964

Dam Length

1110

Dam Height

59

River Or Stream

TR-CLEAR CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

8.8

Hydraulic Height

59

Drainage Area

2.03

Nid Storage

766

Structural Height

59

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

59
       
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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.