Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 123 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in Navarro, Texas, the Richland Creek WS SCS Site 123 Dam is a crucial piece of infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS to address flood risk reduction in the area.


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Completed in 1963, this earth dam stands at a height of 32 feet and stretches 2065 feet in length, with a capacity of 1592 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam is state-regulated and undergoes regular inspections and enforcement by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

The dam, situated on Carroll Branch, serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction and has a high risk assessment level of 2. With a drainage area of 2.64 square miles and a normal storage capacity of 110 acre-feet, the Richland Creek WS SCS Site 123 Dam plays a critical role in managing water flow in the region. While not equipped with a spillway, the dam has an outlet gate to control water levels during periods of heavy rainfall.

Although the dam's hazard potential and condition assessment are not readily available, its strategic location and design make it a key element in the region's water resource management. As climate change continues to impact weather patterns and precipitation levels, structures like the Richland Creek WS SCS Site 123 Dam will be instrumental in mitigating flood risks and safeguarding communities against water-related disasters.

Year Completed

1963

Dam Length

2065

Dam Height

32

River Or Stream

CARROLL BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

24

Hydraulic Height

32

Drainage Area

2.64

Nid Storage

1592

Structural Height

32

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

32
       
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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.