Clear Creek Ws Scs Site 14 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Clear Creek WS SCS Site 14 Dam, located in Montague, Texas, was completed in 1962 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a crucial flood risk reduction infrastructure on TR-Clear Creek.
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Summary
The dam stands at a height of 48 feet and spans 1100 feet, with a storage capacity of 547 acre-feet. Despite its primary purpose being flood risk reduction, it also supports functions such as debris control, fire protection, and small fish ponds.
The dam, classified as an earth dam with a buttress core, is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections and enforcement measures. While the hazard potential and condition assessment are not available, the dam is considered to have a high risk level (2). With a capacity to store 32 acre-feet of water under normal conditions, the dam plays a significant role in managing water resources in the region, especially during periods of heavy rainfall and potential flooding events.
Although lacking a spillway, Clear Creek WS SCS Site 14 Dam is equipped with one outlet gate. With its strategic location and design, the dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Texas. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the vital role this infrastructure plays in safeguarding communities and ecosystems along TR-Clear Creek.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
1100 |
Dam Height |
48 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CLEAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7.4 |
Hydraulic Height |
48 |
Drainage Area |
1.43 |
Nid Storage |
547 |
Structural Height |
48 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
48 |
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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.
Clear Creek Ws Scs Site 14 Dam