Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 21 Dam
Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 21 Dam is an earth dam located in Wise County, Texas, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 21 Dam
The primary purpose of Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 21 Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Wise County;wise Swcd (local government). It impounds the North Pecan Creek.
The dam stands 47 feet tall and stretches 1,550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 38 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,178 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected 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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/18/2020.
At 47 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Wise |
| River/Stream | North Pecan Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.33369, -97.43924 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,178 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,178 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 203 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,236 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | WISE COUNTY;WISE SWCD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/18/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01528 |
| Federal ID | TX01528 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |