Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 5 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Denton Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam, located in Montague, Texas, was completed in 1968 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a crucial flood risk reduction structure on Beechman Branch.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and stretches 1240 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 1029 acre-feet. While primarily designed for flood risk reduction, the dam also serves purposes such as debris control, fire protection, and stock or small fish pond management.

Operated and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Denton Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam is inspected and permitted by state authorities to ensure its structural integrity and compliance with safety standards. Despite being classified as having a high risk level, the dam's hazard potential and condition assessment remain ungraded. With no spillway and a single outlet gate, this structure plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area, especially during periods of heavy rainfall and potential flooding events.

As a significant feature in the Tulsa District, Denton Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam stands as a testament to collaborative efforts between local government and federal agencies in safeguarding communities from the impacts of extreme weather events. Its strategic location and design contribute to the overall water management system in the region, highlighting the importance of infrastructure in climate resilience and disaster preparedness for water resource enthusiasts and climate advocates alike.

Year Completed

1968

Dam Length

1240

Dam Height

30

River Or Stream

BEECHMAN BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

16

Hydraulic Height

30

Drainage Area

2.94

Nid Storage

1029

Structural Height

30

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

30
       
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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.