Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 14-161

TR-DENTON CREEK· Wise, Texas· Built 1969· Earth· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Local Government

Key Takeaway

Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 14-161 is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 61.3% in TX)
Dam Length1,035 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage71 acre-ft
Normal Storage21 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge2 cfs
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)
NID IDTX04550

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: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

WISE SWCD

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 14-161?

Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 14-161 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 SCS Sed Cont Str 14-161?

Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 14-161 is owned by WISE SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 14-161 built?

Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 14-161 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.

What is the primary purpose of Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 14-161?

Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 14-161 serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 14-161?

Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 14-161 has a dam height of 28 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.