Big Sandy Creek Ws Scs Gss 104 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Gss 104 is a vital earth dam located in Montague, Texas, designed by the USDA NRCS in 1990.


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Summary

With a height of 28 feet and a length of 1420 feet, this structure serves to regulate water flow and provide a storage capacity of 88 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the Cattail Hollow Creek and is crucial for managing water resources in the area, with a drainage area of 180 square miles.

Owned by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Gss 104 plays a significant role in water management and climate resilience efforts in the region. While it currently has a high risk assessment due to its age and condition not being rated, the dam stands as a crucial infrastructure for flood control and water supply. Despite lacking a spillway, the dam's structural integrity and operational capabilities make it a key asset for water resource enthusiasts.

As a part of the Natural Resources Conservation Service's portfolio, Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Gss 104 highlights the importance of sustainable water management practices and the role of earth dams in safeguarding communities against natural disasters. With state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place, this dam underscores the collaborative efforts between federal, state, and local agencies to ensure the safety and reliability of water infrastructure in Texas.

Year Completed

1990

Dam Length

1420

Dam Height

28

River Or Stream

CATTAIL HOLLOW CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

7

Hydraulic Height

28

Drainage Area

180

Nid Storage

88

Structural Height

28

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

28
       
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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. 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

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, 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.