Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 78 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Richland Creek WS SCS Site 78 Dam, located in Malone, Texas, is a vital structure designed by the USDA NRCS to address flood risk reduction in the area.


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Summary

Completed in 1974, this earth dam stands at a height of 29 feet and spans a length of 1090 feet, with a storage capacity of 488 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by TCEQ and undergoes regular state inspections, ensuring its structural integrity and functionality.

The dam, situated on TR-ASH CREEK, features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 102 feet and outlet gates including a slide gate and two uncontrolled gates. Despite its age, the dam has been modified in 1992 and is currently rated as having a moderate risk level. While the hazard potential and condition assessment are not available, the dam's risk management measures and emergency action plan status remain undisclosed. This site serves as a valuable asset in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events and highlights the importance of proper water resource management in climate-vulnerable regions.

Years Modified

1992 - Other

Year Completed

1974

Dam Length

1090

Dam Height

29

River Or Stream

TR-ASH CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

23

Hydraulic Height

29

Drainage Area

0.79

Nid Storage

488

Structural Height

29

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

29
       
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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.