Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 19 Dam dam
Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 19 Dam
Richland Creek WS SCS Site 19 Dam, located in Limestone County, Texas, was completed in 1957 and is owned by the local government. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, this earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a length of 3200 feet. It has a normal storage capacity of 98 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 985 acre-feet, serving the surrounding area with its flood control capabilities along TR-ELM Creek.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Richland Creek WS SCS Site 19 Dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes state permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes. Its hazard potential is currently classified as "Not Available" with a high-risk assessment score of 2. While the dam does not have a spillway, it does have one outlet gate. Despite not being rated for condition assessment, the dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the region.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the strategic design and engineering of Richland Creek WS SCS Site 19 Dam, which contributes to the overall flood risk reduction efforts in the area. With its location along TR-ELM Creek and under the jurisdiction of TCEQ, this dam ensures the protection of surrounding communities from potential flooding events. As a key infrastructure asset, the dam serves as a critical component in the management of water resources in Limestone County, Texas, highlighting the importance of sustainable and resilient water infrastructure in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 19 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Navasota Rv Abv Groesbeck | 0 cfs | → |
| Richland Ck Nr Dawson | 0 cfs | → |
| Ash Ck At Hwy 171 Nr Malone | 434 cfs | → |
| Tehuacana Ck Nr Streetman | 0 cfs | → |
| White Rk Ck At Fm 308 Nr Irene | 498 cfs | → |
| Big Ck Nr Freestone | 10 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 19 Dam.
Boat launches
- Navarro County
- Northwest 3360 Road, Frost
- Pavelka Drive Hallsburg
- Pep Club Road 299, Hallsburg
- Sommerfeld Drive 1823, Waco
Campgrounds
- Lake Mexia Rec Area
- Fort Parker State Park
- Liberty Hill - Navarro Mills Reservoir
- Oak Park - Navarro Mills Reservoir
- Pecan Point - Navarro Mills Reservoir
- Wolf Creek - Navarro Mills Reservoir
Track Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 19 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 19 Dam
Where does the data for Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 19 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 19 Dam.