Richland Creek WS SCS Site 90 Dam, located in Hill County, Texas, serves as a crucial component in flood risk reduction along TR-Little Cottonwood Creek.
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Constructed in 1974 by USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and stretches 980 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 429 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, with a spillway width of 64 feet and a maximum discharge of 2 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Richland Creek WS SCS Site 90 Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the dam's condition is currently not rated, and emergency action plans are not yet prepared. The dam features slide and uncontrolled outlet gates and is associated with Natural Resources Conservation Service for design and operation. As a significant structure in the Fort Worth District, this dam plays a vital role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
Year Completed |
1974 |
Dam Length |
980 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LITTLE COTTONWOOD CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
16.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Drainage Area |
0.83 |
Nid Storage |
429 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
25 |
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