Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 40 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Richland Creek WS SCS Site 40 Dam, located in Hill County, Texas, is a significant structure designed by the USDA NRCS to address flood risk reduction along the TR-Richland Creek.
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Summary
Completed in 1962, this earth dam stands at a height of 39 feet and spans a length of 1632 feet, with a storage capacity of 711 acre-feet. Despite its importance in mitigating flood risks, the dam currently lacks a spillway and is not equipped with locks for navigation purposes.
The dam, managed by local government authorities and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), is classified as high risk (Category 2) due to its hazard potential. While its condition assessment is not rated, the dam has not been recently inspected, and its emergency action plan (EAP) status remains unknown. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, Richland Creek WS SCS Site 40 Dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential flooding events, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance efforts to ensure its effectiveness in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
1632 |
Dam Height |
39 |
River Or Stream |
TR-RICHLAND CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Hydraulic Height |
39 |
Drainage Area |
1.52 |
Nid Storage |
711 |
Structural Height |
39 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
39 |
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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 40 Dam