Choctaw Creek WS SCS Site 38r Dam is a vital flood risk reduction structure located in Grayson County, Texas, specifically in the city of Denison.
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Built in 1991 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at 53 feet tall and spans 1683 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 2545 acre-feet. The dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction for the TR-Iron Ore Creek, with a drainage area of 2.32 square miles.
Maintained by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), this dam has undergone regular inspections, with its most recent condition assessment in January 2018 deemed satisfactory. The spillway of the dam is uncontrolled and has a width of 130 feet, with a maximum discharge capacity of 2 cubic feet per second. While the hazard potential is listed as not available, the risk assessment categorizes the dam as moderate (3), indicating a moderate level of risk associated with its operation and maintenance.
As a crucial component of the local government's flood protection infrastructure, Choctaw Creek WS SCS Site 38r Dam plays a significant role in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential flooding events. With its solid design and satisfactory condition, the dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
Year Completed |
1991 |
Dam Length |
1683 |
Dam Height |
53 |
River Or Stream |
TR-IRON ORE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
48 |
Hydraulic Height |
53 |
Drainage Area |
2.32 |
Nid Storage |
2545 |
Structural Height |
53 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
53 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Dam Site
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Fossil Ridge Camping area
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Overflow Camping
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Elm Point Camping Area
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East Burns Run - Lake Texoma
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West Burns Run - Lake Texoma
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