Richland Creek WS SCS Site 6a Dam, located in Hill, Texas, was completed in 1964 by the USDA NRCS with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-NORTH FORK PIN OAK CREEK.
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This earth dam, with a height of 24 feet and length of 3230 feet, has a storage capacity of 1036 acre-feet and a normal storage of 120 acre-feet. The dam, designed as a buttress earth structure, features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 50 feet and two uncontrolled outlet gates.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the TCEQ, the Richland Creek WS SCS Site 6a Dam is inspected by the state with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place. The dam's hazard potential is listed as not available, and its condition assessment is rated as not rated. With a moderate risk assessment score of 3, the dam is considered to have a moderate level of risk, although specific risk management measures and guidelines for emergency action plans are not currently available. Overall, this dam serves as a vital infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the region, highlighting the importance of water resource management and climate resilience in the area.
Year Completed |
1964 |
Dam Length |
3230 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
TR-NORTH FORK PIN OAK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
35 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Drainage Area |
1.62 |
Nid Storage |
1036 |
Structural Height |
24 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
24 |