Denton Creek Ws Scs Sed Cont Str 7 7 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 7 7, located in Montague, Texas, is a flood risk reduction structure designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1973.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at 41 feet tall with a length of 615 feet, providing a storage capacity of 79 acre-feet. Despite its high risk assessment level of 2, the structure is currently in a not rated condition, with no available hazard potential information.

Owned by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 7 7 plays a crucial role in minimizing flood risks in the area. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, this structure ensures the safety of the surrounding community by effectively managing water flow along Braden Branch. Its strategic location and design make it a vital component of the water resource infrastructure in the region.

While lacking in certain inspection and emergency preparedness information, Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 7 7 remains an essential asset in the overall water resource management system. With its significant storage capacity and structural integrity, this earth dam serves as a critical line of defense against potential flooding events, highlighting the importance of proactive maintenance and monitoring to ensure its continued effectiveness in safeguarding the local environment and community.

Year Completed

1973

Dam Length

615

Dam Height

39

River Or Stream

BRADEN BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

39

Nid Storage

79

Structural Height

41

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

41
       
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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.