Richland Creek WS SCS Site 143a Dam, located in Navarro County, Texas, is a crucial piece of infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along the TR-Cedar Creek.
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Completed in 1979, this earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet with a length of 3742 feet, providing storage of 607 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 13.2 acres. Despite its significant contribution to flood control in the area, the dam lacks a spillway and has a hazard potential that is not currently available.
Managed by local government authorities and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the dam's high risk assessment underscores the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued effectiveness in mitigating flood risks. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, Richland Creek WS SCS Site 143a Dam serves as a critical defense against potential water-related disasters in the region. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam presents an intriguing case study in the intersection of infrastructure, environmental protection, and community resilience.
Year Completed |
1979 |
Dam Length |
3742 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CEDAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13.2 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Drainage Area |
1.28 |
Nid Storage |
607 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
28 |
Richland Ck Nr Dawson
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4cfs |
Chambers Ck Nr Rice
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11cfs |
Waxahachie Ck Nr Bardwell
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1cfs |
Chambers Ck At Fm 55 Nr Avalon
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8cfs |
Tehuacana Ck Nr Streetman
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2cfs |
White Rk Ck At Fm 308 Nr Irene
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515cfs |
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