Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 3 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Richland Creek WS SCS Site 3 Dam, located in Hill County, Texas, is owned by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).


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Summary

Built in 1963 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet and stretches 2453 feet in length. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, the dam has a storage capacity of 1347 acre-feet and serves to protect the surrounding area from potential flooding events on the TR-PIN OAK CREEK.

Despite its age, the Richland Creek WS SCS Site 3 Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, and its hazard potential and risk assessment are classified as "Not Available" and "High (2)" respectively. The dam does not have a spillway and features one outlet gate. While the dam has not undergone recent inspection or maintenance, it remains operational to fulfill its flood risk reduction function. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the vital role of dams like Richland Creek WS SCS Site 3 in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks is crucial for sustainable water management in the region.

Year Completed

1963

Dam Length

2453

Dam Height

28

River Or Stream

TR-PIN OAK CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

34

Hydraulic Height

28

Drainage Area

2.13

Nid Storage

1347

Structural Height

28

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

28
       
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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.