Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 61 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Richland Creek WS SCS Site 61 Dam, located in Hill County, Texas, was completed in 1965 by the USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along TR-PECAN CREEK.
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Summary
This earth dam stands at a height of 38 feet and stretches 2053 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 461 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.02 square miles. The dam features a buttress core type and an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 76 feet.
Despite being categorized as having a fair condition assessment, the dam has a moderate risk level (3) and is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The dam's emergency action plan status, hazard potential, and risk management measures are not available, and the last inspection took place in July 2016. The dam is not owned by a federal agency and is solely under the responsibility of the local government.
Richland Creek WS SCS Site 61 Dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the area, highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring its condition to ensure the safety and protection of surrounding communities and the environment. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find this dam's data informative and relevant in understanding the intersection of infrastructure, water management, and environmental stewardship in the context of climate change and water resource sustainability.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
2053 |
Dam Height |
38 |
River Or Stream |
TR-PECAN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12 |
Hydraulic Height |
38 |
Drainage Area |
1.02 |
Nid Storage |
461 |
Structural Height |
38 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
38 |
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 |
Aquilla Ck Abv Aquilla
|
1cfs |
Chambers Ck At Fm 55 Nr Avalon
|
8cfs |
Richland Ck Nr Dawson
|
4cfs |
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 61 Dam