Denton Creek Ws Scs Sed Cont Str 8 3a
Denton Creek Ws Scs Sed Cont Str 8 3a is an earth dam located in Montague County, Texas, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Denton Creek Ws Scs Sed Cont Str 8 3a
The primary purpose of Denton Creek Ws Scs Sed Cont Str 8 3a 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 Upper Elm Red Swcd (local government). It impounds the Pitman Hollow.
The dam stands 48 feet tall and stretches 256 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 119 acre-feet. Completed in 1974, 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.
At 48 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Montague |
| River/Stream | Pitman Hollow |
| Coordinates | 33.46880, -97.66401 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 256 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | UPPER ELM RED SWCD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06962 |
| Federal ID | TX06962 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |