Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 1b2 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Denton Creek WS SCS Site 1b2 Dam, located in Montague, Texas, was completed in 1966 by the USDA NRCS with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction.


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Summary

This earth-type dam stands at a height of 36 feet with a length of 1000 feet, providing a storage capacity of 410 acre-feet and a surface area of 8.8 acres. Although the dam does not have a spillway, it is designed to control debris, offer fire protection, and serve as a small fish pond.

Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Denton Creek WS SCS Site 1b2 Dam plays a critical role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding. With a high hazard potential rating of 2, the dam is not currently rated for its condition assessment. Despite this, the dam has not undergone any recent modifications and does not have an emergency action plan in place. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will find Denton Creek WS SCS Site 1b2 Dam's design and purpose intriguing as it serves as a crucial infrastructure for flood control in the region.

Year Completed

1966

Dam Length

1000

Dam Height

36

River Or Stream

TR-DENTON CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

8.8

Hydraulic Height

36

Drainage Area

0.96

Nid Storage

410

Structural Height

36

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

36
       
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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.