Richland Creek WS SCS Site 121 Dam, located in Navarro County, Texas, is a local government-owned structure designed by USDA NRCS to reduce flood risk along TR-Post Oak Creek.
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Completed in 1963, this earth dam stands at a height of 22 feet and spans a length of 2906 feet, providing a storage capacity of 924 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam is in good condition and is regularly inspected, regulated, and enforced by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, Richland Creek WS SCS Site 121 Dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential inundation. The dam, constructed as a buttress-type earth dam, has a normal storage capacity of 49 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 17 acres. While it does not have a spillway, the dam is equipped with one outlet gate to control water levels in the reservoir.
Although the dam has a high risk assessment rating of 2, its hazard potential is not available, and its emergency action plan status is unknown. Despite these uncertainties, the dam continues to serve its intended purpose effectively, showcasing the importance of proper infrastructure for managing water resources and mitigating the impacts of extreme weather events in the region.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
2906 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
TR-POST OAK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
17 |
Hydraulic Height |
22 |
Drainage Area |
1.58 |
Nid Storage |
924 |
Structural Height |
22 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
22 |