Decker Dry Detention Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

The Decker Dry Detention Dam, located in Montgomery, Texas, serves as a crucial infrastructure for flood risk reduction along the TR of Decker Branch.


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Summary

Constructed in 2001 by LJA Engineering, this private-owned Earth type dam stands at a height of 16 feet and a length of 1385 feet, providing a storage capacity of 154 acre-feet. The dam's uncontrolled spillway, with a width of 242 feet, ensures effective discharge during periods of high water levels.

Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the dam undergoes regular inspections, with its condition assessed as fair in the latest examination conducted in June 2017. With a moderate risk level assigned, the Decker Dry Detention Dam is equipped with two uncontrolled outlet gates to manage water flow during emergencies. The dam's strategic location in The Woodlands area, along with its design and maintenance standards, highlights its critical role in safeguarding the local community from potential flooding events. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the engineering ingenuity and environmental stewardship embodied by the Decker Dry Detention Dam in enhancing flood resilience in the region.

Year Completed

2001

Dam Length

1385

Dam Height

16

River Or Stream

TR OF DECKER BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

24

Hydraulic Height

16

Drainage Area

2

Nid Storage

154

Structural Height

16

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Rock

Nid Height

16
       
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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.