Denton Creek Ws Scs Sed Cont Str 2-9 dam
Denton Creek Ws Scs Sed Cont Str 2-9
Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 2-9 is a vital flood risk reduction structure located in Montague, Texas, along the TR-DRY VALLEY CREEK. Built in 1971 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 21 feet and has a length of 700 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 84 acre-feet. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, the dam also serves as a debris control mechanism, fire protection tool, and stock or small fish pond for the local community.
Managed by the TCEQ and regulated by the state of Texas, Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 2-9 has undergone structural modifications in 2017 to enhance its hydraulic capabilities. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and two uncontrolled outlet gates, with a moderate risk assessment rating. Despite not having a hazard potential rating, the structure has not been condition rated, suggesting a need for further evaluation to ensure its long-term safety and effectiveness in managing water resources in the area.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 2-9 for its contribution to flood risk reduction and environmental conservation efforts in Montague, Texas. As a key infrastructure supported by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this earth dam plays a crucial role in protecting the local community from potential water-related disasters, while also serving as a valuable resource for wildlife and recreational activities. With ongoing state oversight and periodic inspections, Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 2-9 remains a symbol of sustainable water management practices in the region, highlighting the importance of balancing human needs with environmental preservation.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Denton Creek Ws Scs Sed Cont Str 2-9 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Belknap Ck Nr Ringgold | 112 cfs | → |
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Fm 1198 Nr Myra | 3 cfs | → |
| Beaver Ck Nr Ringgold | 145 cfs | → |
| Red Rv Nr Terral | 480 cfs | → |
| Big Sandy Ck Nr Bridgeport | · | → |
| E Fk Little Wichita Rv Nr Henrietta | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Denton Creek Ws Scs Sed Cont Str 2-9.
Boat launches
- County Road 1638 Wise County
- Runaway Bay Marina
- Farm To Market Road 1201 8900, Gainesville
- Spur 1201 698, Cooke County
Campgrounds
- Pelham City Park
- Selma City Park - Lake Amon Carter
- Valley View Group Use: (940) 627-5475
- Tadra Point
- Black Creek Lake: (940) 627-5475
- Black Creek Lake
Fishing spots
Track Denton Creek Ws Scs Sed Cont Str 2-9 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Denton Creek Ws Scs Sed Cont Str 2-9
Where does the data for Denton Creek Ws Scs Sed Cont Str 2-9 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Not Available hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
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