Clear Creek Ws Scs Site 24 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Clear Creek WS SCS Site 24 Dam, located in Montague, Texas, was completed in 1962 by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Hall Branch river.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at a height of 56 feet, with a length of 1140 feet, and has a storage capacity of 400 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam has not been rated for condition assessment and has a high risk classification.

The dam does not have a spillway and is not associated with any locks. It is owned by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. With a surface area of 10.8 acres and a drainage area of 1.14 square miles, the dam plays a critical role in debris control, fire protection, and as a small fish pond in addition to flood risk reduction. It is important for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor the condition and management of this dam to ensure the safety and preservation of the surrounding ecosystem and community.

Year Completed

1962

Dam Length

1140

Dam Height

56

River Or Stream

HALL BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

10.8

Hydraulic Height

56

Drainage Area

1.14

Nid Storage

400

Structural Height

56

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

56
       
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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.