Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Richland Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam, located in Hill, Texas, was completed in 1963 with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along TR-PIN OAK CREEK.


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Summary

This earth dam, standing at a height of 35 feet and a length of 3186 feet, has a storage capacity of 1341 acre-feet and a normal storage of 67 acre-feet. The dam is owned by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), with inspections and enforcement measures in place to ensure its safety and functionality.

Managed by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves as a vital infrastructure for the region, protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. Despite not having a spillway, the dam's design and construction aim to mitigate flood risks effectively. The risk assessment for the dam indicates a high level of risk (2), emphasizing the importance of continued monitoring and maintenance to uphold its structural integrity and safeguard the community and ecosystem downstream. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Richland Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam to be a fascinating example of engineering ingenuity and environmental stewardship in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in the region.

Year Completed

1963

Dam Length

3186

Dam Height

35

River Or Stream

TR-PIN OAK CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

22

Hydraulic Height

35

Drainage Area

2.66

Nid Storage

1341

Structural Height

35

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

35
       
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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.