Clear Creek Ws Scs Site 26 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Clear Creek WS SCS Site 26 Dam, located in Montague, Texas, was completed in 1962 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a crucial flood risk reduction structure along the TR-JIM WHITE HOLLOW stream.
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Summary
The dam, standing at a height of 50 feet and stretching 1475 feet in length, has a storage capacity of 1289 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 26.7 acres. Despite not having a spillway, the dam plays a vital role in controlling debris, protecting against fires, and providing water for stock or small fish ponds in the area.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Clear Creek WS SCS Site 26 Dam has a high risk assessment due to its critical function in mitigating flood risks in the region. While the dam's condition is currently not rated, it is subject to state inspections, enforcement, and permitting to ensure its structural integrity and operational effectiveness. With no history of modifications or hazard potential, the dam's presence represents a key component of water resource management in the area, safeguarding against potential flooding events and supporting the local ecosystem.
As part of the Tulsa District under the USDA NRCS, Clear Creek WS SCS Site 26 Dam exemplifies the collaborative effort between federal and local agencies to address water resource challenges in Texas. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, the dam's earth structure and buttress core design highlight its resilience in managing water levels and protecting the surrounding community. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the importance of maintaining and enhancing infrastructure like Clear Creek Dam becomes increasingly vital for sustainable water management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
1475 |
Dam Height |
50 |
River Or Stream |
TR-JIM WHITE HOLLOW |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
26.7 |
Hydraulic Height |
50 |
Drainage Area |
3.25 |
Nid Storage |
1289 |
Structural Height |
50 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
50 |
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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 26 Dam