Denton Creek Ws Scs Sed Cont Str 9 2 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 9 2, located in Montague, Texas, is a flood risk reduction structure designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1971.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at a height of 50 feet with a length of 420 feet, providing a storage capacity of 138 acre-feet. The primary purpose of this structure is to mitigate flood risks along the TR-Denton Creek, a tributary of the Red River.

Despite being designated as high risk, with limited information available on its condition assessment, Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 9 2 continues to serve its purpose of flood risk reduction for the local community. While it lacks a spillway and any associated structures, the dam stands as a crucial asset in managing water resources in the region. The dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes state inspection, permitting, and enforcement to ensure its safety and functionality.

As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding and monitoring structures like Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 9 2 is essential in safeguarding communities from potential flooding events. With its strategic location and design, this dam plays a vital role in the overall water management system, highlighting the importance of proactive risk management measures and continuous monitoring to ensure its long-term effectiveness in flood risk reduction.

Year Completed

1971

Dam Length

420

Dam Height

48

River Or Stream

TR-DENTON CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

48

Nid Storage

138

Structural Height

50

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

50
       
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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.