Richland Creek WS SCS Site 108 Dam

LARKIN HILL CREEK· Navarro, Texas· Built 1971· Earth· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Richland Creek WS SCS Site 108 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 67.1% in TX)
Dam Length1,383 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage740 acre-ft
Normal Storage57 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge2,882 cfs
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)
NID IDTX02633

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: Yes
Last Inspection: July 24, 2013
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

CITY OF DAWSON;NAVARRO COUNTY;NAVARRO SWCD

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Richland Creek WS SCS Site 108 Dam?

Richland Creek WS SCS Site 108 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 108 Dam?

Richland Creek WS SCS Site 108 Dam is owned by CITY OF DAWSON;NAVARRO COUNTY;NAVARRO SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Richland Creek WS SCS Site 108 Dam built?

Richland Creek WS SCS Site 108 Dam was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 108 Dam?

Richland Creek WS SCS Site 108 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. 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 108 Dam?

Richland Creek WS SCS Site 108 Dam has a dam height of 30 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 108 Dam last inspected?

Richland Creek WS SCS Site 108 Dam was last inspected on July 24, 2013. 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.