Navarro Mills Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Navarro Mills Dam, located in Navarro, Texas, was completed in 1963 by the U.S.


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Summary

Army Corps of Engineers as a flood risk reduction structure on Richland Creek. The dam stands at 82 feet high with a storage capacity of over 323,000 acre-feet and serves multiple purposes including flood risk reduction, recreation, and water supply. Despite its benefits, the dam poses a high hazard potential, especially to the nearby City of Purdon, in the event of a breach, with potential downstream flooding reaching depths of a two-story building.

To mitigate risks, the USACE conducts regular inspections, monitoring, and maintenance activities to ensure the dam's structural integrity. Recent repairs to the embankment and spillway have been completed to address potential vulnerabilities, and an Emergency Action Plan is in place to coordinate responses in the event of an emergency. Although the dam faces challenges, ongoing risk management measures and communication with stakeholders aim to safeguard downstream communities and infrastructure from potential flood impacts. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Navarro Mills Dam presents a case study of proactive risk management in the face of natural hazards.

Year Completed

1963

Dam Length

7570

Dam Height

82

River Or Stream

RICHLAND CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5070

Hydraulic Height

77

Drainage Area

320

Nid Storage

323879

Structural Height

87

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Rock, Soil

Nid Height

87
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.