Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 33 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Richland Creek WS SCS Site 33 Dam, located in Navarro County, Texas, was completed in 1962 by the USDA NRCS to serve as a critical flood risk reduction structure along TR-BOARD CREEK.
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Summary
This earth dam stands at 30 feet tall and stretches 1425 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 900 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.57 square miles. Despite its age, the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, presenting a potential hazard level of "High."
Owned by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), this dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from flooding events. With no spillway in place, the dam's primary purpose is to mitigate flood risks in the region. Although there are no associated structures or locks, the dam's single outlet gate supports its operations. However, the lack of recent inspection data raises concerns about the dam's ongoing maintenance and safety measures.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Richland Creek WS SCS Site 33 Dam serves as a vital asset in the flood risk reduction infrastructure of Navarro County. With its historical significance dating back to the early 1960s, this earth dam continues to play a crucial role in safeguarding the local community from potential inundation events. As efforts to monitor and maintain the dam's condition persist, stakeholders must remain vigilant in ensuring the structure's integrity and functionality to uphold its critical role in water resource management and climate resilience in the area.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
1425 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BOARD CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
25 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Drainage Area |
1.57 |
Nid Storage |
900 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
30 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Richland Ck Nr Dawson
|
4cfs |
Tehuacana Ck Nr Streetman
|
2cfs |
Chambers Ck Nr Rice
|
11cfs |
Ash Ck At Hwy 171 Nr Malone
|
865cfs |
White Rk Ck At Fm 308 Nr Irene
|
515cfs |
Chambers Ck At Fm 55 Nr Avalon
|
8cfs |
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 33 Dam
Navarro Mills Lk Nr Dawson