Denton Creek WS Land Stabilization Treatment Area Site No 15-3

TRIBUTARY OF DENTON CREEK· Wise, Texas· Built 1969· Earth· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Local Government

Key Takeaway

Denton Creek WS Land Stabilization Treatment Area Site No 15-3 is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 67.1% in TX)
Dam Length460 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage35 acre-ft
Normal Storage18 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge2 cfs
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)
NID IDTX09715

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: No

Ownership

WISE COUNTY

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Denton Creek WS Land Stabilization Treatment Area Site No 15-3?

Denton Creek WS Land Stabilization Treatment Area Site No 15-3 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 Denton Creek WS Land Stabilization Treatment Area Site No 15-3?

Denton Creek WS Land Stabilization Treatment Area Site No 15-3 is owned by WISE COUNTY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Denton Creek WS Land Stabilization Treatment Area Site No 15-3 built?

Denton Creek WS Land Stabilization Treatment Area Site No 15-3 was completed in 1969, making it 57 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Denton Creek WS Land Stabilization Treatment Area Site No 15-3?

Denton Creek WS Land Stabilization Treatment Area Site No 15-3 has a dam height of 30 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.