Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 54 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Richland Creek WS SCS Site 54 Dam, located in Hill County, Texas, is a crucial piece of infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks along the TR-WHITE ROCK CREEK.
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Summary
Completed in 1963, this earth dam stands at a height of 47 feet and has a length of 1552 feet, offering a storage capacity of 756 acre-feet. Despite its primary purpose being flood risk reduction, the dam's condition assessment in April 2021 was deemed unsatisfactory, indicating a need for potential maintenance or improvements to ensure its continued effectiveness.
The dam is under the regulatory oversight of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement mechanisms in place to ensure compliance with safety standards. In terms of emergency preparedness, the dam's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) status and risk assessment rating are currently not available, highlighting a potential area for improvement in safeguarding the surrounding community from potential hazards. With a hazard potential that is not specified but a risk assessment indicating a high level of risk, stakeholders may need to address any vulnerabilities to protect downstream areas and enhance overall dam safety.
In conclusion, Richland Creek WS SCS Site 54 Dam plays a vital role in managing flood risks in the region, but its unsatisfactory condition assessment and high risk evaluation suggest a need for proactive measures to maintain its integrity and ensure public safety. With state regulatory agencies involved in oversight and a history of inspections, the dam's future maintenance and emergency preparedness efforts will be critical in preserving its function as a key water resource infrastructure in Hill County, Texas.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
1552 |
Dam Height |
47 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WHITE ROCK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15 |
Hydraulic Height |
47 |
Drainage Area |
1.71 |
Nid Storage |
756 |
Structural Height |
47 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 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 |
Aquilla Ck Abv Aquilla
|
1cfs |
Nolan Rv At Blum
|
7cfs |
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 54 Dam