Denton Creek Ws Scs Sed Cont Str 4-2 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
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.
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Summary
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.
Year Completed |
1974 |
Dam Height |
23 |
River Or Stream |
TR-DENTON CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Drainage Area |
0.07 |
Nid Storage |
21 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
25 |
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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.
Area Campgrounds
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Valley View Group Use: (940) 627-5475
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Tadra Point
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Pelham City Park
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Denton Creek Ws Scs Sed Cont Str 4-2