Clear Creek WS SCS Site 37 Dam

WHITES CREEK· Denton, Texas· Built 1965· Earth· 53 ft tall

High Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Clear Creek WS SCS Site 37 Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 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	53 ft (taller than 95% in TX)
Dam Length	1,256 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	2.8K acre-ft
Normal Storage	308 acre-ft

Surface Area	41 acres
Drainage Area	11 sq mi
Max Discharge	8,821 cfs
Year Completed	1965 (61 years old)
NID ID	TX00626

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: July 18, 2018

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

CLEAR CREEK WATERSHED AUTHORITY;DENTON COUNTY;DENTON COUNTY SWCD

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Clear Creek WS SCS Site 37 Dam?

Clear Creek WS SCS Site 37 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 37 Dam?

Clear Creek WS SCS Site 37 Dam is owned by CLEAR CREEK WATERSHED AUTHORITY;DENTON COUNTY;DENTON COUNTY SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Clear Creek WS SCS Site 37 Dam built?

Clear Creek WS SCS Site 37 Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 37 Dam?

Clear Creek WS SCS Site 37 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 37 Dam?

Clear Creek WS SCS Site 37 Dam has a dam height of 53 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 37 Dam last inspected?

Clear Creek WS SCS Site 37 Dam was last inspected on July 18, 2018. 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.