Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 57 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Richland Creek WS SCS Site 57 Dam, located in Hill County, Texas, is a key structure designed by the USDA NRCS with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Cottonwood Creek.
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Summary
Built in 1964, this earth dam stands at a height of 47 feet and spans 3,730 feet in length, holding a NID storage capacity of 3,489 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam has not been rated for condition assessment, but it is regulated and inspected by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to ensure its structural integrity and safety.
The dam, classified as an earth dam with a buttress core type, serves as a critical infrastructure to protect the surrounding area from potential flooding events. With a drainage area of 7.43 square miles and a normal storage capacity of 162 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. It is worth noting that the dam does not have a spillway and is equipped with a single outlet gate for water release.
Although the dam's hazard potential is listed as "Not Available" and its risk assessment is classified as "High (2)", detailed emergency action plans and risk management measures are not documented. With its strategic location and significant storage capacity, Richland Creek WS SCS Site 57 Dam remains a vital asset for flood control and water resource management in the area, calling for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure its effectiveness in safeguarding the community.
Year Completed |
1964 |
Dam Length |
3730 |
Dam Height |
47 |
River Or Stream |
COTTONWOOD CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
33 |
Hydraulic Height |
47 |
Drainage Area |
7.43 |
Nid Storage |
3489 |
Structural Height |
47 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
47 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Richland Ck At Hwy 22 Nr Mertens
|
338cfs |
White Rk Ck At Fm 308 Nr Irene
|
515cfs |
Ash Ck At Hwy 171 Nr Malone
|
865cfs |
Chambers Ck At Fm 55 Nr Avalon
|
8cfs |
Richland Ck Nr Dawson
|
4cfs |
Aquilla Ck Abv Aquilla
|
1cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 57 Dam