Hl Settles Jr Dam, located in Montague, Texas, is a privately owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1980.
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The dam stands at a height of 27 feet and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and providing a small fish pond for recreational activities. It is primarily an earth dam with a buttress core type and is situated on TR-Clear Creek.
Despite not being regulated by the state, the dam has a high risk level (2) and is not currently rated for its condition. It has a normal storage capacity of 17 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 26 acre-feet. With a lack of spillways and other associated structures, the dam poses some level of hazard potential, although specific measures for risk management and emergency preparedness have not been detailed. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Hl Settles Jr Dam presents an intriguing case study in private dam ownership and management in Texas.
Year Completed |
1980 |
Dam Length |
506 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CLEAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
27 |
Drainage Area |
0.1 |
Nid Storage |
26 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
28 |
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