Richland Creek WS SCS Site 22 Dam, located in Limestone County, Texas, is a vital structure designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along the TR-ELM CREEK.
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Completed in 1956, this earth dam stands at a height of 21 feet with a length of 1229 feet, providing a storage capacity of 628 acre-feet. Despite not having a spillway, it serves its primary purpose effectively and is under the regulation of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
With a high risk assessment rating of 2, the dam's condition is currently not rated, and no emergency action plan has been prepared. The dam's hazard potential is not available, and it does not have any associated locks for navigation. While it lacks certain safety measures, the Richland Creek WS SCS Site 22 Dam remains a crucial infrastructure for managing flood risks in the area, showcasing the importance of maintaining and monitoring such water resource structures to ensure public safety and environmental protection.
Year Completed |
1956 |
Dam Length |
1229 |
Dam Height |
21 |
River Or Stream |
TR-ELM CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
17.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
21 |
Drainage Area |
0.75 |
Nid Storage |
628 |
Structural Height |
21 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
21 |
Navasota Rv Abv Groesbeck
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6cfs |
Richland Ck Nr Dawson
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4cfs |
Tehuacana Ck Nr Streetman
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2cfs |
Ash Ck At Hwy 171 Nr Malone
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865cfs |
Big Ck Nr Freestone
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4cfs |
White Rk Ck At Fm 308 Nr Irene
|
515cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Jubilee College State Park
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Kickapoo Creek Rec Area campsite
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Carl Spindler
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