Richland Creek WS SCS Site 92a Dam, located in Hill, Texas, is a critical structure designed by USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along TR-Cottonwood Creek.
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Completed in 1977, this Earth-type dam with a buttress core stands at a height of 30 feet and a length of 1665 feet, providing a storage capacity of 734 acre-feet. The dam's spillway, with a width of 104 feet, is uncontrolled and has a maximum discharge of 2 cubic feet per second.
Managed by local government authorities and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Richland Creek WS SCS Site 92a Dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the region. Despite its moderate risk assessment level, the dam's condition is currently not rated, with no recent inspection data available. With an emphasis on flood risk reduction, this dam serves as an important infrastructure for water resource management and climate resilience in the area, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its effectiveness in safeguarding the surrounding community and environment.
Year Completed |
1977 |
Dam Length |
1665 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR-COTTONWOOD CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Drainage Area |
1.63 |
Nid Storage |
734 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
30 |
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