Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 92b Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Richland Creek WS SCS Site 92b is a local government-owned structure located in Hill, Texas, specifically on TR-Cottonwood Creek.


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Summary

The dam, designed by USDA NRCS, serves a primary purpose of creating a Fish and Wildlife Pond. Completed in 1986, the earth dam has a height of 26 feet and a length of 1107 feet, providing a storage capacity of 450 acre-feet and a surface area of 13 acres. The dam has a spillway width of 54 feet and a maximum discharge of 2 cubic feet per second.

The structure is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and has state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place. The dam has not been rated for condition assessment, and its hazard potential is not available. Despite this, the risk assessment categorizes it as moderate, with a risk management plan yet to be developed. Richland Creek WS SCS Site 92b is an essential water resource for fire protection, stock, and fish habitat in the area, contributing to the conservation efforts in the region.

Year Completed

1986

Dam Length

1107

Dam Height

26

River Or Stream

TR-COTTONWOOD CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

13

Hydraulic Height

26

Drainage Area

1.11

Nid Storage

450

Structural Height

26

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

26
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.