Denton Creek Ws Scs Sed Cont Str 3-8 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 3-8 is a flood risk reduction structure located in Montague, Texas, along Steelman Branch.


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Summary

Owned by the local government, this earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet and stretches 695 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, it serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction for the surrounding area.

Although the condition of the structure is currently not rated, it is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections, permitting, and enforcement measures. Despite its high risk assessment level, with a hazard potential not available, Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 3-8 plays a crucial role in protecting the community from potential flooding events. With a designer listed as USDA NRCS, this structure exemplifies the collaborative efforts between federal and local agencies to safeguard water resources and mitigate the impacts of climate events in the region.

Dam Length

695

Dam Height

23

River Or Stream

STEELMAN BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

23

Drainage Area

0.37

Nid Storage

100

Structural Height

26

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

26
       
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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.