The Denton Creek WS SCS Site 18b Dam, located in Wise County, Texas, was completed in 1967 by the USDA NRCS and is owned by the local government.
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This earth dam, with a height of 36 feet and a length of 840 feet, serves as a flood risk reduction measure along the TR-Black Creek. With a normal storage capacity of 53 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 339 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding.
Although the dam does not have a spillway, it is regulated and inspected by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The risk assessment for the dam is categorized as high (2), indicating the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam remains a key component in the local water resource management system. Water resource and climate enthusiasts would find Denton Creek WS SCS Site 18b Dam an intriguing example of flood risk reduction infrastructure in Texas.
Year Completed |
1967 |
Dam Length |
840 |
Dam Height |
36 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BLACK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Hydraulic Height |
36 |
Drainage Area |
0.77 |
Nid Storage |
339 |
Structural Height |
36 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
36 |
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Tadra Point
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Black Creek Lake
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Black Creek Lake: (940) 627-5475
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Valley View Group Use: (940) 627-5475
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