Shiff Lake Dam, located in Denton, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam built in 1970 primarily for recreation and water supply purposes.
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Standing at a height of 18 feet and spanning 720 feet in length, the dam holds a maximum storage capacity of 104 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 55 acre-feet. Despite its modest size, the dam plays a crucial role in providing water resources and recreational opportunities for the local community.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Shiff Lake Dam is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance with environmental standards. While the dam currently lacks a spillway, it is equipped with one outlet gate for controlled water release. The risk assessment for the dam ranks it as having a high risk potential, warranting attention to risk management measures in the future.
With its strategic location on TR-Indian Creek and a surface area of 8.8 acres, Shiff Lake Dam serves as a vital asset for both water resource management and recreational activities in the region. As climate change continues to pose challenges to water security, the importance of maintaining and monitoring dams like Shiff Lake Dam becomes increasingly evident for sustainable water management and climate resilience efforts.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
720 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
TR-INDIAN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8.8 |
Hydraulic Height |
18 |
Nid Storage |
104 |
Structural Height |
18 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
18 |
Indian Ck At Fm 2281
|
12cfs |
Elm Fk Trinity Rv Nr Lewisville
|
85cfs |
Elm Fk Trinity Rv Nr Carrollton
|
439cfs |
Denton Ck Nr Grapevine
|
189cfs |
Doe Br At Us Hwy 380 Nr Prosper
|
71cfs |
Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Spur 348
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465cfs |