Upper Lake Fork Creek Ws Scs Site 15a Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Located in Richland, Texas, the Upper Lake Fork Creek WS SCS Site 15a Dam stands as a crucial flood risk reduction structure designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1966.
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Summary
This earth dam, with a height of 30 feet and a length of 3255 feet, serves to protect the surrounding area from potential flooding along the Mitcham Branch river or stream. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 144 acre-feet, contributing to the overall water resource management in Hopkins County.
Managed by local government authorities and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Upper Lake Fork Creek WS SCS Site 15a Dam plays a vital role in ensuring the safety and security of the community. Despite being rated as high risk, the dam's condition is currently not assessed, emphasizing the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to uphold its effectiveness in flood control. With no spillway and a single outlet gate, the dam's design focuses on flood risk reduction as its primary purpose, reflecting the commitment to safeguarding the local area from potential water-related hazards.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
3255 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
MITCHAM BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Nid Storage |
1869 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
30 |
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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.
Upper Lake Fork Creek Ws Scs Site 15a Dam
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