Clear Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 104

WILLAWALLA CREEK· Montague, Texas· Built 1962· Earth· 40 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Clear Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 104 is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 40 ft (taller than 84.9% in TX)
Dam Length1,015 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage139 acre-ft
Normal Storage51 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1,196 cfs
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)
NID IDTX04539

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
Last Inspection: June 29, 2000
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

CLEAR CREEK WATERSHED AUTHORITY;MONTAGUE COUNTY;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 104?

Clear Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 104 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 104?

Clear Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 104 is owned by CLEAR CREEK WATERSHED AUTHORITY;MONTAGUE COUNTY;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 104 built?

Clear Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 104 was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 104?

Clear Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 104 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Debris Control. 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 104?

Clear Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 104 has a dam height of 40 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.

When was Clear Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 104 last inspected?

Clear Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 104 was last inspected on June 29, 2000. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.