Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 20 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in Wise County, Texas, Denton Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam is a critical infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along TR-Harts Creek.


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Summary

Completed in 1973, this earth dam stands at a height of 47 feet and stretches across 3800 feet, with a storage capacity of 2063 acre-feet. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, serving as a vital component of the local water resource management system.

Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Denton Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam has been inspected periodically, with the latest assessment in April 2021 rating its condition as fair. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 202 feet, and it features slide and uncontrolled outlet gates. Despite a moderate risk assessment, the dam has not been classified with a hazard potential level, emphasizing the importance of regular maintenance and risk management measures to ensure its continued operation and safety for the surrounding community.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the role Denton Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam plays in mitigating flood risks and protecting the downstream area. With its strategic location and design features, this dam exemplifies the collaborative efforts between federal and state agencies to enhance water resource management and ensure the resilience of the local infrastructure in the face of changing climate patterns. As a key component of the Fort Worth District's water management system, this dam serves as a testament to the importance of proactive risk assessment and maintenance practices in safeguarding critical water resources for future generations.

Year Completed

1973

Dam Length

3800

Dam Height

47

River Or Stream

TR-HARTS CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

34.5

Hydraulic Height

47

Drainage Area

4.57

Nid Storage

2063

Structural Height

47

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

47
       
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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.