Richland Creek WS SCS Site 107b Dam
Key Takeaway
Richland Creek WS SCS Site 107b Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 64.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,120 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 595 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02630 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
NAVARRO CO SWCD;NAVARRO COUNTY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Richland Creek WS SCS Site 107b Dam?
Richland Creek WS SCS Site 107b 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 107b Dam?
Richland Creek WS SCS Site 107b Dam is owned by NAVARRO CO SWCD;NAVARRO COUNTY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Richland Creek WS SCS Site 107b Dam built?
Richland Creek WS SCS Site 107b Dam was completed in 1986, making it 40 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 107b Dam?
Richland Creek WS SCS Site 107b Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond. 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 107b Dam?
Richland Creek WS SCS Site 107b Dam has a dam height of 29 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 107b Dam last inspected?
Richland Creek WS SCS Site 107b Dam was last inspected on November 29, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.