Denton Creek Ws Scs Sed Cont Str 15 1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 15 1 is a federally owned sediment control structure located in Wise County, Texas, along the Denton Creek.


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Built in 1969 by USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 29 feet and has a length of 330 feet, creating a storage capacity of 51 acre-feet. Despite its moderate risk assessment level, with a hazard potential not available and a condition assessment not rated, the structure is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates for water release.

The primary purpose of Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 15 1 is categorized as "Other," serving as a sediment control measure to protect the surrounding environment. The dam's design includes buttress core types and an unlisted/unknown foundation, with a surface area of 1.8 acres and a drainage area of 0.31 square miles. While the structure is regulated and permitted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), its last inspection was conducted in 2000, with no updated inspection frequency or emergency action plan in place.

Situated within the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 15 1 plays a crucial role in managing water flow and sediment in the Denton Creek watershed. With a congressman representing the area and state regulatory agencies overseeing its operations, this sediment control structure remains a vital component of water resource management in the region, despite some uncertainties regarding its current condition and emergency preparedness.

Year Completed

1969

Dam Length

330

Dam Height

29

River Or Stream

TR-DENTON CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

1.8

Hydraulic Height

29

Drainage Area

0.31

Nid Storage

51

Structural Height

29

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

29
       
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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.