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

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in Montague, Texas, Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 9 4d is a critical flood risk reduction structure designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1975.


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Summary

The dam, primarily constructed of earth and buttress core types, stands at a height of 44 feet and spans a length of 393 feet. With a storage capacity of 22 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.06 square miles, this structure plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.

Operated by local government entities and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 9 4d is subject to state inspection, permitting, and enforcement. While its hazard potential and condition assessment are currently unavailable, the structure is considered to have a high risk level. Despite not having a spillway, the dam features one outlet gate for water release when necessary, serving its primary purpose of flood risk reduction effectively.

Situated along the TR-Denton Creek within the Tulsa District, this dam is a crucial component of the local water resource management infrastructure. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the design, functionality, and regulatory oversight of structures like Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 9 4d is essential for ensuring the resilience and sustainability of our communities in the face of changing environmental conditions.

Year Completed

1975

Dam Length

393

Dam Height

43

River Or Stream

TR-DENTON CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

2.2

Hydraulic Height

43

Drainage Area

0.06

Nid Storage

22

Structural Height

44

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

44
       
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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.