Located in Denton, Texas, the Pecan Square Pond A4b Dam is a vital water resource structure regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
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This earth dam stands at a height of 22 feet with a structural height of 27 feet and a length of 960 feet. It serves as a barrier on a tributary of Denton Creek, providing storage for 256 acre-feet of water and a maximum discharge of 12,488 cubic feet per second.
With an uncontrolled spillway width of 182 feet and two uncontrolled outlet gates, the dam poses a moderate risk with a hazard potential that is not available. While the condition assessment is not rated, the dam is inspected, permitted, and regulated by state authorities. Despite the lack of specific purposes listed, the dam plays a crucial role in water management and flood control in the area, highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring such structures for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region.
Dam Length |
960 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
TRIBUTARY OF DENTON CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
2.18 |
Nid Storage |
256 |
Structural Height |
27 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
27 |
Denton Ck Nr Justin
|
16cfs |
Hickory Ck At Denton
|
11cfs |
Denton Ck Nr Grapevine
|
189cfs |
Denton Ck At Cr 2513 Nr Decatur
|
13cfs |
Elm Fk Trinity Rv Nr Lewisville
|
85cfs |
W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Boyd
|
5cfs |