Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 52 Dam dam
Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 52 Dam
Richland Creek WS SCS Site 52 Dam, located in Hill County, Texas, is a vital piece of infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along the TR-WHITE ROCK CREEK. Completed in 1963, this earth dam stands at a height of 44 feet and spans 1407 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 517 acre-feet. Its primary purpose is to mitigate flooding and protect the surrounding area from potential water damage.
Although the dam is currently rated as 'Not Rated' for condition assessment and 'Not Available' for hazard potential, it is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections, enforcement, and permitting processes. While the spillway type is listed as 'None', the dam has one outlet gate for water control. The risk assessment for the dam is considered high, highlighting the importance of proper maintenance and management to ensure its effectiveness in flood risk reduction.
Overall, Richland Creek WS SCS Site 52 Dam plays a crucial role in the water resource management of the region, providing protection against potential flooding events along TR-WHITE ROCK CREEK. With its strategic location and design, the dam serves as a key element in maintaining the safety and security of the surrounding communities in Hill County, Texas.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 52 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Richland Ck At Hwy 22 Nr Mertens | 309 cfs | → |
| White Rk Ck At Fm 308 Nr Irene | 498 cfs | → |
| Ash Ck At Hwy 171 Nr Malone | 434 cfs | → |
| Chambers Ck At Fm 55 Nr Avalon | 7 cfs | → |
| Aquilla Ck Abv Aquilla | 0 cfs | → |
| Nolan Rv At Blum | 47 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 52 Dam.
Boat launches
- Farm To Market Road 1947 Spur, Hillsboro
- Farm To Market Road 1534 1026, Whitney
- Old School Public Boat Ramp - Aquila Lake
- Navarro County
- Northwest 3360 Road, Frost
- Cedar Creek Park Road 116, Whitney
Campgrounds
- Pecan Point - Navarro Mills Reservoir
- Wolf Creek - Navarro Mills Reservoir
- Liberty Hill - Navarro Mills Reservoir
- Oak Park - Navarro Mills Reservoir
- Mott - Bardwell Lake
- Waxahachie - Bardwell Lake
Fishing spots
Track Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 52 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 52 Dam
Where does the data for Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 52 Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Not Available hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 52 Dam.