Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 16 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Richland Creek WS SCS Site 16 Dam, located in Limestone, Texas, was completed in 1962 and is owned by the local government.


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Summary

The dam, designed by USDA NRCS, serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-Munger Creek. Standing at 31 feet tall and 1210 feet long, this earth dam with a buttress core type has a storage capacity of 796 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.4 square miles.

Operated by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the dam currently has a high risk assessment rating of 2, although its condition is not rated. There are no spillways or locks associated with the dam, and the hazard potential is not available. The dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan in place, and there have been no recent inspections or assessments, indicating a need for further evaluation and risk management measures.

With its critical role in flood risk reduction and the potential impact on the surrounding area, Richland Creek WS SCS Site 16 Dam presents an important site for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and engage with. As a key infrastructure in the region's water management system, ensuring the safety and effectiveness of this dam is essential for protecting the community and the environment.

Year Completed

1962

Dam Length

1210

Dam Height

31

River Or Stream

TR-MUNGER CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

29

Hydraulic Height

31

Drainage Area

1.4

Nid Storage

796

Structural Height

31

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

31
       
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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.