Clear Creek Ws Scs Gss 3 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Clear Creek WS SCS Gss 3, located in Montague, Texas, is a vital flood risk reduction structure managed by local government authorities with oversight from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
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Summary
Built in 1968 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 21 feet and spans 870 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 102 acre-feet and a surface area of 6.1 acres. Despite lacking a spillway, the dam's buttress core design and structural integrity ensure its functionality in mitigating flood impacts along the TR-Clear Creek.
The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, with a rated hazard potential of "Not Available" and a risk assessment indicating a high risk level. While the condition assessment is labeled as "Not Rated," regular inspections are conducted to ensure its operational readiness in emergency situations. Although the dam currently does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, emergency contacts and risk management measures are being considered to enhance the dam's overall safety and resilience. With Mac Thornberry (R) representing the area in Congress, efforts to uphold the dam's regulatory compliance and environmental stewardship are a key priority for ensuring community protection and water resource sustainability in the region.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
870 |
Dam Height |
21 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CLEAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6.1 |
Nid Storage |
102 |
Structural Height |
15 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
21 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Fm 1198 Nr Myra
|
1cfs |
Belknap Ck Nr Ringgold
|
112cfs |
Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Gainesville
|
2cfs |
Red River Near Gainesville
|
414cfs |
Denton Ck At Cr 2513 Nr Decatur
|
13cfs |
Beaver Ck Nr Ringgold
|
145cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Clear Creek Ws Scs Gss 3