Richland Creek WS SCS Site 89 Dam, located in Hill County, Texas, is a vital flood risk reduction structure designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1974.
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This earth dam, with a height of 25 feet and a length of 996 feet, serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along TR-Little Cottonwood Creek. The dam has a storage capacity of 369 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 67 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.65 square miles.
Despite being classified as a high-risk structure with a hazard potential not available, Richland Creek WS SCS Site 89 Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam does not have a spillway and features one outlet gate. With state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement being conducted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the area. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the strategic location and design of this dam as it contributes to the overall safety and management of water resources in the region.
Year Completed |
1974 |
Dam Length |
996 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LITTLE COTTONWOOD CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Drainage Area |
0.65 |
Nid Storage |
369 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
25 |
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