Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 124 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Richland Creek WS SCS Site 124 Dam, located in Navarro County, Texas, was completed in 1963 with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-POST OAK CREEK.


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Summary

Owned by the local government and designed by USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 29 feet and has a length of 5590 feet, with a storage capacity of 1319 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam is still in good condition and has not been rated for its current condition.

The dam does not have a spillway and is not equipped with outlet gates, making it a unique structure in terms of its design. It is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular state inspections and enforcement, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations. With a high risk assessment (2), the dam is closely monitored for any potential hazards or risks to downstream areas, although specific risk management measures are not detailed in the available data.

Overall, Richland Creek WS SCS Site 124 Dam serves as a vital infrastructure for managing flood risks in the region, demonstrating the importance of effective water resource management and climate resilience efforts. Enthusiasts in the field of water resources and climate change will find this dam to be a significant example of engineering ingenuity and environmental stewardship in safeguarding communities from natural disasters.

Year Completed

1963

Dam Length

5590

Dam Height

29

River Or Stream

TR-POST OAK CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

42

Hydraulic Height

29

Drainage Area

2.73

Nid Storage

1319

Structural Height

29

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

29
       
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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.