Denton Creek Ws Scs Sed Cont Str 16-1 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Located in Montague, Texas, the Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 16-1 structure plays a crucial role in flood risk reduction along the Little Dry Valley stream.
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Summary
Constructed in 1978 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and spans a length of 990 feet, offering a storage capacity of 142 acre-feet. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, the dam also serves secondary purposes such as debris control, fire protection, and creating habitats for fish and wildlife.
Managed by the TCEQ, Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 16-1 is regulated, inspected, and enforced to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite being rated as high risk, the condition of the dam is not currently assessed, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance. With no spillway and a single outlet gate, this structure is designed to mitigate the impact of flooding events and protect the surrounding area from potential inundation.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 16-1 represents a critical piece of infrastructure in the management of water resources and flood control in the region. As climate change continues to impact precipitation patterns and intensify extreme weather events, structures like this play a vital role in safeguarding communities and ecosystems from the dangers of flooding. Ongoing oversight and maintenance are essential to ensure the continued effectiveness and safety of this important flood risk reduction asset.
Year Completed |
1978 |
Dam Length |
990 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
LITTLE DRY VALLEY |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Drainage Area |
0.85 |
Nid Storage |
142 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
25 |
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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 16-1