Denton Creek WS SCS Site 1h Dam
Key Takeaway
Denton Creek WS SCS Site 1h Dam is classified as significant hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 46 ft (taller than 90.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,001 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,391 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00764 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
MONTAGUE COUNTY;UPPER ELM RED SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Denton Creek WS SCS Site 1h Dam?
Denton Creek WS SCS Site 1h Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. 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 Site 1h Dam?
Denton Creek WS SCS Site 1h Dam is owned by MONTAGUE COUNTY;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 Site 1h Dam built?
Denton Creek WS SCS Site 1h Dam 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 Site 1h Dam?
Denton Creek WS SCS Site 1h Dam 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 Site 1h Dam?
Denton Creek WS SCS Site 1h Dam has a dam height of 46 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.
When was Denton Creek WS SCS Site 1h Dam last inspected?
Denton Creek WS SCS Site 1h Dam was last inspected on November 15, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.