Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 1j Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Denton Creek WS SCS Site 1j Dam, located in Montague, Texas, is a critical flood risk reduction structure designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1967.
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Summary
The dam stands at a height of 32 feet and spans a length of 925 feet, providing a storage capacity of 310 acre-feet. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, the dam also serves secondary purposes such as debris control, fire protection, and stock or small fish pond management.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Denton Creek WS SCS Site 1j Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state agencies to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite being rated as "Not Available" in terms of hazard potential and "Not Rated" in condition assessment, the risk assessment for the dam indicates a high risk level. With no spillway and limited emergency preparedness information available, the dam presents challenges that must be addressed for effective risk management.
As part of the Tulsa District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Denton Creek WS SCS Site 1j Dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from flooding while also contributing to water resource management in the region. However, with the need for regular inspections, hazard assessments, and emergency response planning, continued monitoring and maintenance are essential to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the dam in the face of changing climate conditions and potential risks.
Year Completed |
1967 |
Dam Length |
925 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
TR-DENTON CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8.7 |
Hydraulic Height |
32 |
Drainage Area |
0.67 |
Nid Storage |
310 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
32 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Belknap Ck Nr Ringgold
|
112cfs |
Beaver Ck Nr Ringgold
|
145cfs |
Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Fm 1198 Nr Myra
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1cfs |
Big Sandy Ck Nr Bridgeport
|
8cfs |
Red Rv Nr Terral
|
200cfs |
E Fk Little Wichita Rv Nr Henrietta
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0cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 1j Dam
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