Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 20a Dam dam
Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 20a Dam
Richland Creek WS SCS Site 20a Dam, located in Limestone County, Texas, is a critical piece of infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks in the area. Completed in 1958, this earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet and spans a length of 1868 feet, providing a storage capacity of 767 acre-feet. The dam overlooks the TR-ELM Creek and serves as a vital component in the flood risk reduction efforts within the region.
Despite its age, the dam's condition remains unrated, with a high-risk assessment due to its potential hazard. The dam lacks a spillway and is equipped with one outlet gate. While state permitting, inspection, and enforcement measures are in place, the dam's emergency action plan and risk management measures are not specified. With its location in a high-risk area and no available inundation maps, continuous monitoring and maintenance of Richland Creek WS SCS Site 20a Dam are crucial to ensure the safety and protection of the surrounding communities and water resources.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Richland Creek WS SCS Site 20a Dam presents a fascinating case study in flood risk reduction and dam infrastructure management. With its unique design features and historical significance, this dam serves as a reminder of the ongoing challenges and responsibilities associated with maintaining critical water infrastructure in the face of changing environmental conditions. By staying engaged with developments at this site, enthusiasts can gain valuable insights into the intersection of water resource management, climate resilience, and community safety.
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 20a Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Navasota Rv Abv Groesbeck | 6 cfs | → |
| Richland Ck Nr Dawson | 1 cfs | → |
| Tehuacana Ck Nr Streetman | 0 cfs | → |
| Ash Ck At Hwy 171 Nr Malone | 865 cfs | → |
| Big Ck Nr Freestone | 4 cfs | → |
| White Rk Ck At Fm 308 Nr Irene | 515 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 20a 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 20a Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 20a Dam
Where does the data for Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 20a 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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