Denton Creek Ws Scs Sed Cont Str 11 8 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

The Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 11 8 is a flood risk reduction structure located in Montague, Texas, along Panther Creek.


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Summary

Built in 1972 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at 31 feet tall and spans 405 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 53 acre-feet. Despite its small drainage area of 0.07 square miles, this structure plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the region.

Managed by the TCEQ, the Denton Creek structure is state-regulated and regularly inspected for safety and compliance. With a high risk assessment rating of 2, the dam is deemed to have a significant hazard potential. It lacks a spillway and features only one outlet gate, indicating its limited capacity for controlled water release during high flow events. While the condition of the structure is currently unrated, ongoing risk management measures are in place to ensure its effectiveness in flood risk reduction.

Overall, the Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 11 8 serves as a vital flood mitigation asset in Montague, Texas, despite its modest size and capacity. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to recognize the crucial role that such structures play in protecting communities and ecosystems from the impacts of extreme weather events. With proper management and maintenance, this dam will continue to serve its primary purpose of reducing flood risks in the area for years to come.

Year Completed

1972

Dam Length

405

Dam Height

29

River Or Stream

PANTHER CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

29

Drainage Area

0.07

Nid Storage

53

Structural Height

31

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

31
       
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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.