Richland Creek WS SCS Site 72 Dam, located in Hill County, Texas, is a crucial structure designed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks along Ash Creek.
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Completed in 1975, this earth dam stands at a height of 17 feet and stretches 1532 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 292 acre-feet. With a normal storage capacity of 49 acre-feet, the dam plays a significant role in flood risk reduction for the surrounding area, as evidenced by its state-regulated status and the presence of state permitting, inspection, and enforcement measures.
The dam features a buttress core type and uncontrolled spillway, with outlet gates including a slide and sluice gate combination. Despite its fair condition assessment and a moderate risk rating, the dam has not been inspected since 2010, raising some concerns about its current state. While hazard potential information is not available, the structure's emergency action plan status and risk management measures remain unclear. With the dam being owned by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, stakeholders may need to prioritize monitoring and maintenance efforts to ensure the continued safety and effectiveness of this critical flood control infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1975 |
Dam Length |
1532 |
Dam Height |
17 |
River Or Stream |
ASH CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13 |
Hydraulic Height |
17 |
Drainage Area |
0.63 |
Nid Storage |
292 |
Structural Height |
17 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 4 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
17 |
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|
338cfs |
White Rk Ck At Fm 308 Nr Irene
|
515cfs |
Ash Ck At Hwy 171 Nr Malone
|
865cfs |
Aquilla Ck Abv Aquilla
|
1cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr Aquilla
|
57cfs |
Chambers Ck At Fm 55 Nr Avalon
|
8cfs |