Clear Creek WS SCS Site 30 Dam

TR-BINGHAM CREEK· Montague, Texas· Built 1962· Earth· 50 ft tall

High Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Clear Creek WS SCS Site 30 Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height	50 ft (taller than 93.5% in TX)
Dam Length	1,025 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	448 acre-ft
Normal Storage	54 acre-ft

Surface Area	11 acres
Drainage Area	1 sq mi
Max Discharge	1,784 cfs
Year Completed	1962 (64 years old)
NID ID	TX00731

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

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

Emergency Action Plan: Yes

Last Inspection: November 27, 2017

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 Site 30 Dam?

Clear Creek WS SCS Site 30 Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. 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 Site 30 Dam?

Clear Creek WS SCS Site 30 Dam 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 Site 30 Dam built?

Clear Creek WS SCS Site 30 Dam 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 Site 30 Dam?

Clear Creek WS SCS Site 30 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. 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 Site 30 Dam?

Clear Creek WS SCS Site 30 Dam has a dam height of 50 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 Site 30 Dam last inspected?

Clear Creek WS SCS Site 30 Dam was last inspected on November 27, 2017. 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.