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Located in Montague, Texas, Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 7-6 is a vital earth dam structure designed by the USDA NRCS in 1977 for flood risk reduction.
With a height of 42 feet and a length of 650 feet, this structure plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding areas from potential flooding events along the TR-Denton Creek. The dam has a storage capacity of 282-acre feet and serves multiple purposes including debris control, fire protection, and providing a habitat for fish and wildlife.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 7-6 is regularly inspected for safety and compliance. Despite not having a spillway, the dam has a high hazard potential rating of 2, signifying the importance of proper risk management measures. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, the structure is considered to have a high risk due to its location and purpose, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its effectiveness in flood risk reduction.
Even though Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 7-6 does not have a designated emergency action plan (EAP) or inundation maps, the structure continues to serve as a critical infrastructure asset in the area. With a focus on flood risk reduction and environmental conservation, this earth dam plays a significant role in safeguarding the community and ecosystem along Denton Creek.
Year Completed |
1977 |
Dam Length |
650 |
Dam Height |
42 |
River Or Stream |
TR-DENTON CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Hydraulic Height |
42 |
Drainage Area |
0.12 |
Nid Storage |
282 |
Structural Height |
42 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
42 |
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