Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 29 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Richland Creek WS SCS Site 29 Dam in Navarro, Texas, stands as a vital piece of infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS in 1964 for flood risk reduction along TR-PIN OAK CREEK.


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Summary

The earth dam, with a height of 20 feet and a length of 1471 feet, plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. With a storage capacity of 778 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 21 feet, the dam serves as a key component in managing water resources in the region.

Despite its age, the dam has been modified in 2005 for unspecified reasons, and it is currently rated as not available in terms of hazard potential and condition assessment. The risk assessment categorizes the dam as high risk, indicating the need for proper management and monitoring to ensure its continued effectiveness. With the TCEQ regulating its operations and inspections, Richland Creek WS SCS Site 29 Dam remains a significant structure in safeguarding the local community against potential flood events.

Years Modified

2005 - Other

Year Completed

1964

Dam Length

1471

Dam Height

20

River Or Stream

TR-PIN OAK CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

25

Hydraulic Height

20

Drainage Area

1.43

Nid Storage

778

Structural Height

20

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

20
       
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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.