Denton Creek WS Land Stabilization Treatment Area Site No 15-3
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 Length | 460 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | TX09715 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
WISE COUNTY
Local Government
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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.