Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 45 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Richland Creek WS SCS Site 45 Dam, located in Hill County, Texas, was completed in 1961 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a crucial infrastructure for flood risk reduction along the TR-Richland Creek.


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Summary

The dam, standing at a height of 32 feet and with a length of 1369 feet, has a storage capacity of 414 acre-feet and a drainage area of 15.8 square miles. The primary purpose of this earth dam is to mitigate flood risks in the area, with a spillway width of 111 feet to manage maximum discharges.

Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Richland Creek WS SCS Site 45 Dam is state-regulated and subject to regular inspections and enforcement measures to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. Despite being classified as having a moderate risk level, the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance. With a designated emergency action plan (EAP) status and a risk management framework in place, this dam plays a critical role in protecting the surrounding communities from potential flooding events along Richland Creek.

Year Completed

1961

Dam Length

1369

Dam Height

32

River Or Stream

TR-RICHLAND CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

0.8

Hydraulic Height

32

Drainage Area

15.8

Nid Storage

414

Structural Height

32

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

32
       
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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.