Deussen Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Denton County, Texas, built in 1952. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 34 ft34 ft tall and 1,500 ft long, taller than 78% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Deussen Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Deussen Reservoir Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Sue Mcrae (private). It impounds the Tr-denton Creek.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 1,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 29 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 580 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1952, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/20/2019.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Denton |
| River/Stream | Tr-denton Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.19673, -97.38574 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 580 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 580 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 224 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Sue Mcrae |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/20/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00617 |
| Federal ID | TX00617 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |