Clear Creek Ws Scs Site 13 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Clear Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam, located in Montague, Texas, was completed in 1962 by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at a height of 46 feet and spans a length of 1100 feet, creating a storage capacity of 376 acre-feet. The dam is designed to control debris, provide fire protection, support stock or small fish ponds, and reduce flood risks along TR-Clear Creek.

Managed by the TCEQ and inspected regularly, the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, but it is deemed to have a high risk potential. Despite the lack of a spillway, the dam has a surface area of 5.4 acres and serves a drainage area of 1.05 square miles. With a hazard potential that is not currently available and no emergency action plan in place, the dam's risk management measures are not specified. Overall, Clear Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region and remains a significant asset for flood control efforts.

Year Completed

1962

Dam Length

1100

Dam Height

46

River Or Stream

TR-CLEAR CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5.4

Hydraulic Height

46

Drainage Area

1.05

Nid Storage

376

Structural Height

46

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

46
       
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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.