Richland Creek WS SCS Site 114 Dam
Key Takeaway
Richland Creek WS SCS Site 114 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 38.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,471 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 340 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02635 |
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 COUNTY;NAVARRO SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Richland Creek WS SCS Site 114 Dam?
Richland Creek WS SCS Site 114 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 114 Dam?
Richland Creek WS SCS Site 114 Dam is owned by 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 114 Dam built?
Richland Creek WS SCS Site 114 Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 114 Dam?
Richland Creek WS SCS Site 114 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 114 Dam?
Richland Creek WS SCS Site 114 Dam has a dam height of 21 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.