Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 7 4
Key Takeaway
Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 7 4 is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 70.6% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 631 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06959 |
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 7 4?
Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 7 4 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 7 4?
Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 7 4 is owned by UPPER ELM RED 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 7 4 built?
Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 7 4 was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 7 4?
Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 7 4 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 7 4?
Denton Creek WS SCS Sed Cont Str 7 4 has a dam height of 31 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.