Denton Creek WS SCS Site 24 Dam

Texas — Wise County — SWEETWATER CREEK

Location

StateTexas
CountyWise
RiverSWEETWATER CREEK
Coordinates33.22487, -97.51675

Physical Characteristics

NID Height63 ft
Dam Height63 ft
Dam Length1,745 ft
NID Storage2,595 acre-ft
Max Storage2,595 acre-ft
Surface Area33 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionFebruary 17, 2022
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1961
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerWISE COUNTY;WISE SWCD

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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