Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 119a Dam dam
Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 119a Dam
Richland Creek WS SCS Site 119a Dam, located in Navarro, Texas, stands as a crucial piece of infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks along the Post Oak Creek. Completed in 1963, this earth dam reaches a height of 33 feet and stretches for 4850 feet, providing flood risk reduction benefits to the surrounding area. With a storage capacity of 4646 acre-feet, the dam serves a vital role in managing water flow and protecting the community from potential inundation.
Operated and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Richland Creek WS SCS Site 119a Dam is recognized for its high hazard potential and its importance in safeguarding the local residents and environment from the impacts of extreme weather events. Despite its significant risk profile, the dam is not currently rated for its condition, highlighting the need for ongoing assessment and maintenance to ensure its effectiveness in the face of changing climate patterns. As a key flood control structure in the region, this dam plays a critical role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to monitor the impact of climate change on our infrastructure, Richland Creek WS SCS Site 119a Dam stands as a prime example of the importance of proactive risk management and investment in resilient infrastructure. With its strategic location and design, this dam not only provides flood protection but also serves as a testament to the collaborative efforts between local government agencies, federal design and construction entities, and regulatory bodies in ensuring the safety and well-being of the community in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 119a Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Richland Ck Nr Dawson | 0 cfs | → |
| Chambers Ck At Fm 55 Nr Avalon | 12 cfs | → |
| White Rk Ck At Fm 308 Nr Irene | 498 cfs | → |
| Richland Ck At Hwy 22 Nr Mertens | 309 cfs | → |
| Ash Ck At Hwy 171 Nr Malone | 434 cfs | → |
| Waxahachie Ck Nr Bardwell | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 119a Dam.
Boat launches
- Northwest 3360 Road, Frost
- Navarro County
- Ellis County
- High View Marina Road, Ennis
- Beach Road, Ennis
- Beach Road Ennis
Campgrounds
- Wolf Creek - Navarro Mills Reservoir
- Pecan Point - Navarro Mills Reservoir
- Oak Park - Navarro Mills Reservoir
- Liberty Hill - Navarro Mills Reservoir
- Mott - Bardwell Lake
- Highview - Bardwell Lake
Track Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 119a Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 119a Dam
Where does the data for Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 119a Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Not Available hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 119a Dam.