Richardson Estate Dam

TR-ROUGH CREEK· Wichita, Texas· Built 1997· Earth· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Richardson Estate Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1997 and is 29 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 58.3% in TX)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage135 acre-ft
Normal Storage91 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1997 (29 years old)
NID IDTX07042

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

RICHARDSON ESTATE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Richardson Estate Dam?

Richardson Estate Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Richardson Estate Dam?

Richardson Estate Dam is owned by RICHARDSON ESTATE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Richardson Estate Dam built?

Richardson Estate Dam was completed in 1997, making it 29 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Richardson Estate Dam?

Richardson Estate Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Richardson Estate Dam?

Richardson Estate Dam has a dam height of 27 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.