Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 111 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Richland Creek WS SCS Site 111 Dam, located in Navarro County, Texas, is a local government-owned structure designed by USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks in the area.


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Summary

The dam, completed in 1970, is an earth dam with a height of 30 feet and a length of 1024 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 281 acre-feet. It serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-Battle Creek river, with a drainage area of 0.44 square miles.

The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 55 feet and outlet gates including a slide (sluice gate) and two uncontrolled gates. Despite being in moderate risk category (3) with no specific hazard potential or condition assessment available, the dam meets state regulatory standards for inspection, permitting, and enforcement by TCEQ. The Fort Worth District of the USACE is responsible for any modifications or maintenance, with a history of minor alterations in 2005. Richland Creek WS SCS Site 111 Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and ensuring the safety of surrounding communities in case of emergency situations.

Years Modified

2005 - Other

Year Completed

1970

Dam Length

1024

Dam Height

30

River Or Stream

TR-BATTLE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

12

Hydraulic Height

30

Drainage Area

0.44

Nid Storage

281

Structural Height

30

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

30
       
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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.