Clear Creek Ws Scs Site 27 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Clear Creek WS SCS Site 27 Dam, located in Montague, Texas, is a key structure managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, designed by USDA NRCS, and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
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Summary
This earth dam, completed in 1962, stands at 57 feet tall and serves primarily for flood risk reduction along the North Bingham Creek. With a storage capacity of 506 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.15 square miles, it plays a crucial role in controlling debris, ensuring fire protection, and supporting small fish and livestock ponds in addition to its primary purpose.
Despite being rated as "Not Available" in terms of hazard potential and "Not Rated" for condition assessment, the dam's location and design suggest a high risk level (2) according to available data. The absence of a spillway and limited outlet gates could pose challenges in managing potential emergency situations, highlighting the importance of regular inspections and risk management measures. While the dam's current condition and emergency preparedness status are not fully assessed, its presence and function remain vital for the local community's safety and water resource management efforts along the North Bingham Creek.
Clear Creek WS SCS Site 27 Dam stands as a testament to the ongoing efforts to mitigate flood risks and ensure water resource sustainability in the region. With its historical significance and continued role in protecting the surrounding areas from potential inundation, this dam serves as a key infrastructure for climate and water resource enthusiasts to monitor and support in the face of evolving environmental challenges. The collaboration between local government agencies, regulatory bodies, and designers underscores the importance of proactive measures to maintain and enhance the dam's effectiveness in the changing climate landscape.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
1140 |
Dam Height |
57 |
River Or Stream |
NORTH BINGHAM CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
57 |
Drainage Area |
1.15 |
Nid Storage |
506 |
Structural Height |
57 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
57 |
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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 27 Dam