Richland Creek WS SCS Site 49 Dam, located in Hill County, Texas, is a crucial flood risk reduction structure designed by the USDA NRCS and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
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Completed in 1961, this earth dam stands at a height of 19 feet and stretches 1259 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 329 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.52 square miles. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, serving to protect the surrounding area from potential flooding events along the TR-Richland Creek.
With a spillway width of 74 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 2 cubic feet per second, Richland Creek Dam is equipped with slide and uncontrolled outlet gates to manage water flow during high water levels. Despite its moderate hazard potential, the dam's condition remains unrated, and there is currently no Emergency Action Plan in place. However, the dam is inspected, permitted, and regulated by state authorities, ensuring its continued functionality and effectiveness in safeguarding the local community against flood risks. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Richland Creek Dam serves as a noteworthy example of proactive flood risk management in the Texas landscape.
Year Completed |
1961 |
Dam Length |
1259 |
Dam Height |
19 |
River Or Stream |
TR-RICHLAND CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13.3 |
Hydraulic Height |
19 |
Drainage Area |
0.52 |
Nid Storage |
329 |
Structural Height |
19 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
19 |