Denton Creek Ws Scs Sed Cont Str 3 11 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 3 11 is a flood risk reduction structure located in Montague, Texas, designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1971.
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Summary
The dam is primarily made of earth with a buttress core type, standing at a height of 42 feet and stretching 460 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 133 acre-feet, it serves the purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-MALLARD CREEK.
Managed by the Texas state regulatory agency TCEQ, Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 3 11 is inspected, permitted, and enforced by the state, ensuring its structural integrity and safety. While the dam's hazard potential is not available and its condition is not rated, it is identified as having a high risk level of 2. Despite lacking certain risk management measures and emergency preparedness protocols, the structure remains a critical component in mitigating flood risks in the area.
Built to protect against potential flooding events, Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 3 11 stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management and climate resilience. With its strategic design and engineering, the dam plays a vital role in safeguarding the local community and surrounding environment from the impacts of extreme weather conditions, highlighting the essential role of infrastructure in adapting to a changing climate.
Year Completed |
1971 |
Dam Length |
460 |
Dam Height |
40 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MALLARD CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
40 |
Drainage Area |
0.08 |
Nid Storage |
133 |
Structural Height |
42 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
42 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Fm 1198 Nr Myra
|
1cfs |
Belknap Ck Nr Ringgold
|
112cfs |
Beaver Ck Nr Ringgold
|
145cfs |
Big Sandy Ck Nr Bridgeport
|
8cfs |
Denton Ck At Cr 2513 Nr Decatur
|
13cfs |
Red Rv Nr Terral
|
200cfs |
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 11