Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 26a Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Richland Creek WS SCS Site 26a Dam, located in Navarro County, Texas, is a crucial structure designed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risk along the TR-PIN OAK CREEK.
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Summary
Completed in 1962, this earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet and spans a length of 1537 feet, providing important flood risk reduction benefits to the surrounding area. With a storage capacity of 1210 acre-feet and a drainage area of 2.01 square miles, the dam plays a significant role in managing water flow and protecting the community from potential flooding events.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Richland Creek WS SCS Site 26a Dam is state-permitted, inspected, and enforced to ensure its structural integrity and safety. While the dam is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment, its hazard potential is marked as "Not Available," indicating that further evaluation may be needed. With a risk assessment of "High (2)" and no designated Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared, there may be opportunities to enhance risk management measures and emergency response protocols for this vital infrastructure.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to recognize the critical role that dams like Richland Creek WS SCS Site 26a Dam play in safeguarding communities from the impacts of flooding. By staying informed about the design, purpose, and condition of such structures, we can advocate for proper maintenance, monitoring, and emergency preparedness to ensure the continued protection of our water resources and surrounding environment.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
1537 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TR-PIN OAK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
43 |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Drainage Area |
2.01 |
Nid Storage |
1210 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
20 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Richland Ck Nr Dawson
|
4cfs |
Tehuacana Ck Nr Streetman
|
2cfs |
Navasota Rv Abv Groesbeck
|
6cfs |
Ash Ck At Hwy 171 Nr Malone
|
865cfs |
White Rk Ck At Fm 308 Nr Irene
|
515cfs |
Big Ck Nr Freestone
|
4cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 26a Dam
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