Denton Creek Ws Scs Sed Cont Str 3 4 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 3 4 is a sediment control structure located in Montague, Texas, designed by the USDA NRCS to reduce flood risk in the area.
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Summary
Completed in 1968, this earth dam stands at a height of 44.4 feet and has a length of 470 feet, providing a storage capacity of 27 acre-feet. The structure is situated on Dry Valley Creek and is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), with state permitting and inspection in place to ensure its functionality.
With a drainage area of 0.17 square miles, Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 3 4 plays a crucial role in managing water flow and protecting the surrounding community from potential flooding events. Despite being labeled as having a high risk potential, the structure's condition has not been rated, emphasizing the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its effectiveness in flood risk reduction. While lacking a spillway, the structure features an outlet gate to control water release when necessary, highlighting its strategic design to handle water flow in a controlled manner.
As a key component in the flood risk reduction system in Montague, Texas, Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 3 4 serves as a critical infrastructure asset for the local government. With state oversight and regulatory agencies involved in its management, this sediment control structure exemplifies the collaborative efforts to safeguard water resources and mitigate the impact of extreme weather events on the community.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
470 |
Dam Height |
44.4 |
River Or Stream |
DRY VALLEY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1.6 |
Hydraulic Height |
44.4 |
Drainage Area |
0.17 |
Nid Storage |
27 |
Structural Height |
44.4 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
44 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Belknap Ck Nr Ringgold
|
112cfs |
Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Fm 1198 Nr Myra
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1cfs |
Beaver Ck Nr Ringgold
|
145cfs |
Red Rv Nr Terral
|
200cfs |
Mud Creek Near Courtney
|
0cfs |
E Fk Little Wichita Rv Nr Henrietta
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0cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Denton Creek Ws Scs Sed Cont Str 3 4