Located in Wise, Texas, Denton Creek WS SCS Site 18g Dam stands as a crucial structure designed by the USDA NRCS to address flood risk reduction along the TR-BLACK CREEK.
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Completed in 1967, this earth dam with a buttress core reaches a height of 48 feet and spans 1060 feet, providing a storage capacity of 322 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 887 cubic feet per second. Despite its fair condition assessment as of April 2021, the dam continues to serve its primary purpose effectively, safeguarding the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Managed by local government entities and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Denton Creek WS SCS Site 18g Dam undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and operational readiness. With uncontrolled outlet gates and a spillway width of 67 feet, the dam's risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk (rating of 3). Although hazard potential information is not available, the dam's history of successful flood risk reduction underscores its importance in protecting the community and maintaining water resource sustainability in the region. As climate change impacts continue to threaten water resources, the management and maintenance of structures like Denton Creek WS SCS Site 18g Dam are essential for resilience and adaptation efforts.
Year Completed |
1967 |
Dam Length |
1060 |
Dam Height |
48 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BLACK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7.2 |
Hydraulic Height |
48 |
Drainage Area |
0.78 |
Nid Storage |
322 |
Structural Height |
48 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
48 |
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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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