Richland Creek WS SCS Site 114 Dam, located in Navarro County, Texas, was completed in 1970 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a local government-owned structure for flood risk reduction along the TR-BATTLE CREEK stream.
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This earth dam stands at a height of 21 feet with a length of 1,471 feet, providing a storage capacity of 340 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.58 square miles. Despite lacking a spillway, the dam is designed to manage high discharge events and protect the surrounding area from potential flooding.
With a risk assessment rating of "High (2)", the dam is under the regulatory oversight of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. While the dam's hazard potential and condition assessment are currently not available or rated, its purpose and primary dam type are focused on flood risk reduction through earth construction with buttress core types. This structure plays a crucial role in safeguarding the local community and natural resources from the impacts of extreme weather events and climate variability, highlighting the importance of effective water resource management in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
1471 |
Dam Height |
21 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BATTLE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
16.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
21 |
Drainage Area |
0.58 |
Nid Storage |
340 |
Structural Height |
21 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
21 |