Richland Creek WS SCS Site 50 Dam, located in Hill County, Texas, is a vital piece of infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS in 1968 for flood risk reduction along White Rock Creek.
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This earth dam stands at 43 feet high and spans a length of 1435 feet, providing storage capacity of 1800 acre-feet. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, with irrigation also being a secondary function. Despite being regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the dam's hazard potential is not available and its condition remains unrated.
The dam, managed by local government authorities, plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. While it does not have a spillway, the structure includes one outlet gate. Although the risk assessment for the dam is rated as high, specific risk management measures and inundation maps are currently not available. With its strategic location and design parameters, Richland Creek WS SCS Site 50 Dam serves as a key component in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
1435 |
Dam Height |
43 |
River Or Stream |
WHITE ROCK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
43 |
Drainage Area |
2.53 |
Nid Storage |
1800 |
Structural Height |
43 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
43 |
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8cfs |
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865cfs |
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1cfs |
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7cfs |