Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 83 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Richland Creek WS SCS Site 83 Dam, located in Hill County, Texas, was completed in 1974 and serves as a crucial infrastructure for flood risk reduction along the TR-ASH CREEK.
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Summary
Designed by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 29 feet with a length of 815 feet, providing a storage capacity of 330 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, and it is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to ensure its safety and effectiveness.
With a fair condition assessment as of April 2021, the Richland Creek WS SCS Site 83 Dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and two outlet gates. The dam's hazard potential is not available, but it has a moderate risk assessment of 3 on a scale of 1 to 5. The dam undergoes inspections every two years, with the last inspection conducted in March 2018. While it currently meets regulatory guidelines, the dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status, inundation maps, and risk management measures are not fully documented in the available data.
Overall, Richland Creek WS SCS Site 83 Dam plays a vital role in protecting the local community from potential flooding events along TR-ASH CREEK. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to monitor and support the maintenance and regulation of such critical infrastructure to ensure the safety and sustainability of water resources in the region.
Year Completed |
1974 |
Dam Length |
815 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
TR-ASH CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
20 |
Hydraulic Height |
29 |
Drainage Area |
0.69 |
Nid Storage |
330 |
Structural Height |
29 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
29 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Ash Ck At Hwy 171 Nr Malone
|
865cfs |
White Rk Ck At Fm 308 Nr Irene
|
515cfs |
Richland Ck At Hwy 22 Nr Mertens
|
338cfs |
Richland Ck Nr Dawson
|
4cfs |
Aquilla Ck Abv Aquilla
|
1cfs |
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 83 Dam