Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 107a Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Richland Creek WS SCS Site 107a Dam, located in Navarro County, Texas, is a vital flood risk reduction structure designed by USDA NRCS in 1970.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at a height of 31 feet and spans 1265 feet along TR-Battle Creek, providing storage capacity of 886 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, with a spillway width of 115 feet and maximum discharge of 2 cubic feet per second.

Despite being state-regulated by TCEQ and meeting inspection, permitting, and enforcement requirements, the dam's hazard potential and condition assessment remain unspecified. With a moderate risk rating, the dam lacks an Emergency Action Plan and updated emergency contacts. While the dam's risk management measures and inundation maps status are unclear, its structural integrity and functionality for flood control underscore the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance efforts to ensure public safety and water resource sustainability in the region.

Year Completed

1970

Dam Length

1265

Dam Height

31

River Or Stream

TR-BATTLE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

19

Hydraulic Height

31

Drainage Area

1.61

Nid Storage

886

Structural Height

31

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

31
       
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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.