Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 113 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Richland Creek WS SCS Site 113 Dam, located in Navarro County, Texas, was completed in 1970 with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-BATTLE CREEK.


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Summary

Designed by USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet and has a length of 2660 feet, providing a storage capacity of 638 acre-feet. The dam features a slide and uncontrolled outlet gates, with a spillway width of 128 feet to handle a maximum discharge of 2 cubic feet per second.

Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Richland Creek WS SCS Site 113 Dam is inspected, permitted, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite not having a hazard potential rating or condition assessment, the dam is considered to pose a moderate risk level (3) based on available data. With a lack of Emergency Action Plan (EAP) information, there is scope for further risk management measures to be implemented to enhance the dam's resilience in the face of potential emergencies. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam serves as a vital infrastructure for flood control and water management in the region.

Year Completed

1970

Dam Length

2660

Dam Height

26

River Or Stream

TR-BATTLE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

30

Hydraulic Height

26

Drainage Area

1.28

Nid Storage

638

Structural Height

26

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

26
       
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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.