Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 35 Dam dam
Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 35 Dam
Richland Creek WS SCS Site 35 Dam, located in Navarro, Texas, was completed in 1962 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a crucial tool for flood risk reduction along the TR-PIN OAK CREEK. This earth dam, with a height of 28 feet and a length of 1525 feet, has a storage capacity of 579 acre-feet and a normal storage of 93 acre-feet. Despite its primary purpose being flood risk reduction, the dam has not been rated for condition assessment, and its hazard potential is listed as "Not Available."
The Richland Creek WS SCS Site 35 Dam is under state regulation by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement all in place. Although it does not have a spillway, the dam features a single outlet gate for water release. With a drainage area of 1.03 square miles and a surface area of 17.3 acres, the dam plays a vital role in water resource management in the region. However, the risk assessment for this dam is considered high, with a risk level of 2 out of a possible scale.
Overall, the Richland Creek WS SCS Site 35 Dam stands as a significant asset in the effort to mitigate flood risks and manage water resources in Navarro, Texas. Its construction by the USDA NRCS demonstrates a commitment to safeguarding the local community from potential flooding events. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the importance of maintaining and monitoring dams like this one becomes increasingly crucial for sustainable water management practices in the region.
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 35 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Richland Ck Nr Dawson | 0 cfs | → |
| Tehuacana Ck Nr Streetman | 0 cfs | → |
| Chambers Ck Nr Rice | 18 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 | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 35 Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Oak Park - Navarro Mills Reservoir
- Liberty Hill - Navarro Mills Reservoir
- Wolf Creek - Navarro Mills Reservoir
- Pecan Point - Navarro Mills Reservoir
- Lake Mexia Rec Area
- Fort Parker State Park
Track Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 35 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 35 Dam
Where does the data for Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 35 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 35 Dam.