Located in Wise, Texas, Denton Creek WS SCS Site 23a Dam is a crucial structure designed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks along Catlett Creek.
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Completed in 1963, this earth dam stands at a height of 53 feet and stretches 1910 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 2274 acre-feet. With a normal storage capacity of 179 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 3912 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a vital role in managing water flow during heavy rainfall events.
The dam features a buttress core type and an uncontrolled spillway, with outlet gates including a slide and two uncontrolled gates. Regular inspections have deemed its condition as fair, with a moderate risk level assigned. While the hazard potential is not available, the dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes periodic inspections and enforcement measures to ensure its structural integrity and safety. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Denton Creek WS SCS Site 23a Dam serves as a noteworthy example of flood risk reduction infrastructure in Texas, demonstrating the importance of effective dam management in safeguarding communities from natural disasters.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
1910 |
Dam Height |
53 |
River Or Stream |
CATLETT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
27 |
Hydraulic Height |
53 |
Drainage Area |
5.42 |
Nid Storage |
2274 |
Structural Height |
53 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
53 |
Denton Ck At Cr 2513 Nr Decatur
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13cfs |
Big Sandy Ck Nr Bridgeport
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8cfs |
W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Boyd
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5cfs |
Denton Ck Nr Justin
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16cfs |
Clear Ck Nr Sanger
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15cfs |
Walnut Ck At Reno
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1cfs |
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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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Valley View Group Use: (940) 627-5475
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