Located in Wise County, Texas, the Denton Creek WS SCS Site 24 Dam is a crucial piece of infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS to reduce flood risks along the Sweetwater Creek.
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Completed in 1961, this earth dam stands at 63 feet tall and spans a length of 1745 feet, with a storage capacity of 2595 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity.
The primary purpose of the Denton Creek WS SCS Site 24 Dam is flood risk reduction, serving as a vital barrier to protect the surrounding area from potential flooding events. With a drainage area of 6 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 5935 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a critical role in managing water flow and safeguarding the local community. Despite its fair condition assessment, the dam remains a key component of water resource management in the region.
Although the hazard potential and emergency action plan details are not available, the Denton Creek WS SCS Site 24 Dam is considered to have a moderate risk level (3). As an essential structure in the Fort Worth District, this dam, equipped with slide and uncontrolled gates, continues to fulfill its purpose of flood risk reduction and highlights the collaboration between local government agencies and the USDA NRCS in safeguarding water resources and mitigating climate-related challenges.
Year Completed |
1961 |
Dam Length |
1745 |
Dam Height |
63 |
River Or Stream |
SWEETWATER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
33.3 |
Hydraulic Height |
63 |
Drainage Area |
6 |
Nid Storage |
2595 |
Structural Height |
63 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
63 |
Denton Ck At Cr 2513 Nr Decatur
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13cfs |
W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Boyd
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5cfs |
Big Sandy Ck Nr Bridgeport
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8cfs |
Denton Ck Nr Justin
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16cfs |
Walnut Ck At Reno
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1cfs |
Clear Ck Nr Sanger
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15cfs |
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Black Creek Lake
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Black Creek Lake: (940) 627-5475
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Tadra Point
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