Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 18f Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Denton Creek WS SCS Site 18f Dam, located in Wise County, Texas, was completed in 1967 by the USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-BLACK CREEK.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at a height of 46 feet and spans 708 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 356 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam has not been rated for its condition and has a high risk assessment of 2 due to its unknown hazard potential.

Owned by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Denton Creek WS SCS Site 18f Dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from flooding events. With no spillway and only one outlet gate, the dam serves as a vital piece of infrastructure for managing water flow in the region. However, the lack of recent inspection data and a comprehensive emergency action plan raise concerns about the dam's readiness for potential hazards.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Denton Creek WS SCS Site 18f Dam offers a fascinating case study in flood risk reduction and dam management. As discussions around infrastructure resilience and climate change adaptation continue to evolve, the importance of maintaining and monitoring aging dams like this one becomes increasingly clear. With its strategic location and critical role in mitigating flood risks, Denton Creek WS SCS Site 18f Dam serves as a reminder of the essential link between water resources management and climate resilience.

Year Completed

1967

Dam Length

708

Dam Height

46

River Or Stream

TR-BLACK CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5

Hydraulic Height

46

Drainage Area

0.86

Nid Storage

356

Structural Height

46

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

46
       
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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.