Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 18g Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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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Summary

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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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.