Denton Creek WS SCS Site 2d Dam, located in Montague, Texas, is a crucial earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS in 1971 for flood risk reduction along the TR-Denton Creek.
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With a height of 40 feet and a length of 1210 feet, this dam plays a significant role in controlling debris, protecting against fires, and providing stock or small fish pond options in addition to its primary purpose of flood risk reduction. The dam has a storage capacity of 457 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 18 acres, serving a drainage area of 0.86 square miles.
Managed by local government authorities and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Denton Creek WS SCS Site 2d Dam is inspected, permitted, and enforced for compliance with state regulations. Although its hazard potential is not available and its condition assessment is not rated, the dam has a high risk level (2), emphasizing the importance of regular monitoring and maintenance. Despite not having a spillway, the dam's outlet gates are sufficient for water release when needed. With its critical role in flood control and water resource management, Denton Creek WS SCS Site 2d Dam stands as a vital infrastructure in the region, serving both functional and safety purposes for the community.
Year Completed |
1971 |
Dam Length |
1210 |
Dam Height |
40 |
River Or Stream |
TR-DENTON CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
18 |
Hydraulic Height |
40 |
Drainage Area |
0.86 |
Nid Storage |
457 |
Structural Height |
40 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
40 |
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