Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 3 2

DRY VALLEY CREEK· Montague, Texas· Earth· 37 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 3 2 is classified as low hazard in Texas. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 37 ft (taller than 80.8% in TX)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage70 acre-ft
Normal Storage18 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDTX09344

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

UPPER ELM RED SWCD

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 3 2?

Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 3 2 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 3 2?

Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 3 2 is owned by UPPER ELM RED SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 3 2?

Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 3 2 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 Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 3 2?

Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 3 2 has a dam height of 37 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.