Denton Creek Ws Scs Sed Cont Str 11 4 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in Montague, Texas, Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 11 4 is a flood risk reduction structure designed by the USDA NRCS in 1972.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at a height of 39 feet with a structural height of 40 feet and a length of 615 feet, providing a storage capacity of 57 acre-feet. While the primary purpose of the dam is flood risk reduction, it also serves as a critical infrastructure for the area's water resource management.

Managed by the TCEQ and regulated by the state of Texas, Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 11 4 is located along the TR-PANTHER CREEK. With a drainage area of 0.08 square miles, the dam has a high risk assessment due to its hazard potential and lack of condition rating. Despite its condition assessment being "Not Rated," the structure remains crucial in safeguarding the surrounding communities from potential flooding events.

As a structure with limited information on its maintenance and emergency preparedness, Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 11 4 highlights the need for continued monitoring and assessment to ensure its effectiveness in flood risk reduction. With its strategic location and significant storage capacity, the dam plays a vital role in protecting the local environment and communities during extreme weather events.

Year Completed

1972

Dam Length

615

Dam Height

39

River Or Stream

TR-PANTHER CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

39

Drainage Area

0.08

Nid Storage

57

Structural Height

40

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

40
       
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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.