Denton Creek Ws Scs Sed Cont Str 3-7 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 3-7 is a crucial structure located in Montague, Texas, designed by the USDA NRCS to address flood risk reduction along the TR-Mallard Creek.
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Summary
Built in 1968, this earth dam stands at a height of 37 feet and spans 375 feet, providing a storage capacity of 67 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam's condition assessment remains unrated, posing a high risk due to its potential hazard level.
Owned by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 3-7 serves multiple purposes including debris control, fire protection, and wildlife habitat enhancement. The dam's structural integrity and operational efficiency are ensured through state-mandated inspections and enforcement measures. Although lacking a spillway, the dam's design features a buttress core type to support its hydraulic and structural height of 37 feet.
With a surface area of 2.75 acres and a drainage area of 0.31 square miles, Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 3-7 plays a vital role in managing water resources in the region. As climate change continues to impact water availability and flood events, the maintenance and monitoring of this dam are essential to safeguarding the surrounding communities and ecosystems from potential risks.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
375 |
Dam Height |
37 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MALLARD CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2.75 |
Hydraulic Height |
37 |
Drainage Area |
0.31 |
Nid Storage |
67 |
Structural Height |
37 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
37 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Fm 1198 Nr Myra
|
1cfs |
Belknap Ck Nr Ringgold
|
112cfs |
Beaver Ck Nr Ringgold
|
145cfs |
Red Rv Nr Terral
|
200cfs |
Denton Ck At Cr 2513 Nr Decatur
|
13cfs |
Big Sandy Ck Nr Bridgeport
|
8cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Denton Creek Ws Scs Sed Cont Str 3-7