Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 3-8
Key Takeaway
Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 3-8 is classified as low hazard in Texas. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 44.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 695 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | TX09360 |
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
UPPER ELM RED SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 3-8?
Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 3-8 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 3-8?
Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 3-8 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 3-8?
Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 3-8 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 3-8?
Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 3-8 has a dam height of 23 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.