Clear Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 102

TR-DYE CREEK· Montague, Texas· Built 1963· Earth· 34 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Other Local Government

Key Takeaway

Clear Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 102 is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 34 ft (taller than 76% in TX)
Dam Length524 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage45 acre-ft
Normal Storage14 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)
NID IDTX06927

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

UPPER ELM RED SWCD

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Clear Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 102?

Clear Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 102 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Clear Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 102?

Clear Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 102 is owned by UPPER ELM RED SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Clear Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 102 built?

Clear Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 102 was completed in 1963, making it 63 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Clear Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 102?

Clear Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 102 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Clear Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 102?

Clear Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 102 has a dam height of 34 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.