Denton Creek Ws Scs Sed Cont Str 4-2 dam
Denton Creek Ws Scs Sed Cont Str 4-2
Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 4-2, located in Montague, Texas, was completed in 1974 with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-Denton Creek. This earth dam, with a height of 23 feet and a storage capacity of 21 acre-feet, serves as a critical infrastructure designed by USDA NRCS to mitigate potential flooding in the area. Despite not being state regulated or inspected, the dam is considered to have a high risk potential (2) based on the available data.
With a drainage area of 0.07 square miles and a structural height of 25 feet, Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 4-2 plays a crucial role in managing water flow and reducing the impact of potential floods in the region. Although it lacks a spillway and has not been rated for its condition assessment, the dam's buttress core design and operational outlet gates highlight its functionality in flood risk reduction efforts. As a key structure in the Tulsa District under the ownership of the local government, Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 4-2 remains essential for water resource management and climate resilience in the area.
Despite being unregulated and uninspected by state agencies, Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 4-2 stands as a pivotal flood risk reduction asset in Montague, Texas. With a focus on emergency preparedness and risk management measures, this earth dam continues to serve the community by mitigating potential hazards and ensuring the safety of residents and surrounding areas during periods of high water flow. As climate change intensifies the frequency and severity of extreme weather events, the importance of structures like Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 4-2 in enhancing water resource management and climate adaptation efforts cannot be understated.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Denton Creek Ws Scs Sed Cont Str 4-2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Fm 1198 Nr Myra | 3 cfs | → |
| Big Sandy Ck Nr Bridgeport | · | → |
| Denton Ck At Cr 2513 Nr Decatur | 1 cfs | → |
| Belknap Ck Nr Ringgold | 112 cfs | → |
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Gainesville | 11 cfs | → |
| Beaver Ck Nr Ringgold | 145 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Denton Creek Ws Scs Sed Cont Str 4-2.
Boat launches
- County Road 1638 Wise County
- Runaway Bay Marina
- Farm To Market Road 1201 8900, Gainesville
- Spur 1201 698, Cooke County
- Lois Road East Denton County
Campgrounds
- Valley View Group Use: (940) 627-5475
- Tadra Point
- Pelham City Park
- Black Creek Lake: (940) 627-5475
- Black Creek Lake
- Selma City Park - Lake Amon Carter
Fishing spots
Track Denton Creek Ws Scs Sed Cont Str 4-2 in the Snoflo app
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About Denton Creek Ws Scs Sed Cont Str 4-2
Where does the data for Denton Creek Ws Scs Sed Cont Str 4-2 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Not Available hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
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