Denton Creek WS SCS Site 11b Dam, located in Montague County, Texas, is a vital earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS in 1979 for flood risk reduction along Panther Creek.
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With a height of 55 feet and a length of 1343 feet, this dam serves multiple purposes including debris control, fire protection, stock or small fish pond, fish and wildlife pond, and flood risk reduction. The dam has a storage capacity of 1399 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 27 acres.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Denton Creek WS SCS Site 11b Dam is inspected, permitted, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. Despite its hazard potential being categorized as "Not Available" and its condition assessment labeled as "Not Rated," the dam is deemed to have a high risk level (2). The dam does not have a spillway and is equipped with one outlet gate.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the significance of Denton Creek WS SCS Site 11b Dam in managing flood risk and supporting various environmental and agricultural activities in the region. Its location along Panther Creek and its role in protecting the surrounding areas make it a crucial infrastructure for water management and conservation efforts in Texas.
Year Completed |
1979 |
Dam Length |
1343 |
Dam Height |
55 |
River Or Stream |
PANTHER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
27 |
Hydraulic Height |
55 |
Drainage Area |
3.11 |
Nid Storage |
1399 |
Structural Height |
55 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
55 |
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