Denton Creek Ws Scs Sed Cont Str 9 4c Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 9 4c is a crucial infrastructure managed by the local government in Montague, Texas, for flood risk reduction along the TR-Denton Creek.


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Summary

Built in 1977 by USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at 45 feet high and 443 feet long, providing a storage capacity of 49 acre-feet. Despite its high hazard potential and lack of current condition assessment, it has not been rated as it meets state regulations for inspection, permitting, and enforcement by TCEQ.

Located within the Tulsa District of the USACE, Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 9 4c plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding area from flooding events. Although lacking spillway infrastructure, the dam is equipped with a single outlet gate for controlled water release. With a drainage area of 0.07 square miles and a risk assessment rating of High (2), this structure remains a key component of the local flood risk management strategy.

While Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 9 4c has not been modified in recent years and lacks certain emergency preparedness measures, its importance in flood risk reduction cannot be overstated. As climate change continues to impact water resources and weather patterns, structures like this dam will play a crucial role in mitigating the potential risks associated with extreme precipitation events in the region.

Year Completed

1977

Dam Length

443

Dam Height

43

River Or Stream

TR-DENTON CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

43

Drainage Area

0.07

Nid Storage

49

Structural Height

45

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

45
       
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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.