Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 59 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in Hill, Texas, the Richland Creek WS SCS Site 59 Dam stands as a testament to effective flood risk reduction efforts.


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Summary

Built in 1964 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam with a height of 36 feet and a length of 1434 feet has a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-PECAN CREEK. With a storage capacity of 684 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.

Managed by the local government and regulated by the TCEQ, the Richland Creek WS SCS Site 59 Dam has a high risk assessment rating of 2. Despite not having a spillway, the dam serves its purpose effectively, with a normal storage capacity of 65 acre-feet and a surface area of 15 acres. With no associated structures and a hazard potential that is not available, this dam remains a key infrastructure for managing water resources in the region.

While the condition assessment is not rated and there are no recent inspection dates available, the Richland Creek WS SCS Site 59 Dam continues to be a critical asset for flood control in the area. With its strategic location and design, this dam exemplifies the importance of proactive measures in water resource management and climate resilience.

Year Completed

1964

Dam Length

1434

Dam Height

36

River Or Stream

TR-PECAN CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

15

Hydraulic Height

36

Drainage Area

1.26

Nid Storage

684

Structural Height

36

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

36
       
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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.