Denton Creek WS SCS Site 21c Dam, located in Wise County, Texas, is a local government-owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS to address flood risk reduction along TR-BLACK CREEK.
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Completed in 1967, this earth dam stands at a height of 37 feet and spans 1018 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 795 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam remains in a condition that is not rated, with a high risk assessment due to its potential hazard.
Although the dam lacks a spillway and has not undergone recent inspections, it is regulated and permitted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) with enforcement and inspection protocols in place. The dam's primary purpose of flood risk reduction aligns with its design as an earth dam with a buttress core type. With a drainage area of 1.96 square miles, this structure plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region and serves as a significant asset in mitigating flood-related risks. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the engineering and regulatory efforts involved in managing and maintaining this essential piece of infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1967 |
Dam Length |
1018 |
Dam Height |
37 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BLACK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14 |
Hydraulic Height |
37 |
Drainage Area |
1.96 |
Nid Storage |
795 |
Structural Height |
37 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
37 |
Denton Ck At Cr 2513 Nr Decatur
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13cfs |
Denton Ck Nr Justin
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16cfs |
W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Boyd
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5cfs |
Clear Ck Nr Sanger
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15cfs |
Big Sandy Ck Nr Bridgeport
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8cfs |
Hickory Ck At Denton
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11cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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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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