Denton Creek Ws Scs Sed Cont Str 7-6 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
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.
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Summary
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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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.
Area Campgrounds
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Valley View Group Use: (940) 627-5475
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Tadra Point
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Black Creek Lake: (940) 627-5475
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Black Creek Lake
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Denton Creek Ws Scs Sed Cont Str 7-6