Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 135b Dam dam
Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 135b Dam
Located in Navarro County, Texas, the Richland Creek WS SCS Site 135b Dam, designed by the USDA NRCS, stands as a critical infrastructure for flood risk reduction along the TR-RUSH CREEK. Completed in 1974, this earth dam with a height of 20 feet and a length of 1388 feet, provides a maximum storage capacity of 374 acre-feet for the local community. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam is not currently rated for its condition assessment, presenting a significant concern for the surrounding area.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the TCEQ, the dam lacks certain safety features such as a spillway, making it prone to potential risks during extreme weather events. With no recent inspection data available, the community's emergency preparedness and risk management measures for the Richland Creek WS SCS Site 135b Dam remain uncertain. As climate change continues to affect water resources and increase the frequency of severe weather events, the importance of maintaining and upgrading critical infrastructure like this dam cannot be overstated.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to advocate for regular inspection, maintenance, and potential upgrades to ensure the safety and functionality of dams like the Richland Creek WS SCS Site 135b Dam. By staying informed and actively engaging with local authorities and regulatory agencies, we can contribute to the preservation of our water resources and the protection of communities at risk of flooding. The future resilience of our infrastructure in the face of changing climate patterns depends on proactive measures and collaborative efforts from all stakeholders involved.
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 135b Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Richland Ck Nr Dawson | 0 cfs | → |
| Chambers Ck At Fm 55 Nr Avalon | 12 cfs | → |
| Chambers Ck Nr Rice | 7 cfs | → |
| Waxahachie Ck Nr Bardwell | 2 cfs | → |
| White Rk Ck At Fm 308 Nr Irene | 498 cfs | → |
| Richland Ck At Hwy 22 Nr Mertens | 309 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 135b Dam.
Boat launches
- Northwest 3360 Road, Frost
- Navarro County
- Ellis County
- High View Marina Road, Ennis
- Beach Road, Ennis
- Beach Road Ennis
Campgrounds
- Oak Park - Navarro Mills Reservoir
- Wolf Creek - Navarro Mills Reservoir
- Pecan Point - Navarro Mills Reservoir
- Liberty Hill - Navarro Mills Reservoir
- Mott - Bardwell Lake
- Highview - Bardwell Lake
Track Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 135b Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 135b Dam
Where does the data for Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 135b 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
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