Richland Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam

TR-MUNGER BRANCH· Limestone, Texas· Built 1957· Earth· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Richland Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 58.3% in TX)
Dam Length1,931 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.5K acre-ft
Normal Storage355 acre-ft
Surface Area66 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)
NID IDTX01075

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
Last Inspection: April 12, 1978
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

LIMESTONE COUNTY;LIMESTONE FALLS SWCD

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Richland Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam?

Richland Creek WS SCS Site 10 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 Richland Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam?

Richland Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam is owned by LIMESTONE COUNTY;LIMESTONE FALLS SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Richland Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam built?

Richland Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 Richland Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam?

Richland Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Richland Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam?

Richland Creek WS SCS Site 10 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.

When was Richland Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam last inspected?

Richland Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam was last inspected on April 12, 1978. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.