Richland Creek WS SCS Site 118 Dam
Key Takeaway
Richland Creek WS SCS Site 118 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 58.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 2,175 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 171 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 48 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02652 |
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 118 Dam?
Richland Creek WS SCS Site 118 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 118 Dam?
Richland Creek WS SCS Site 118 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 118 Dam built?
Richland Creek WS SCS Site 118 Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 118 Dam?
Richland Creek WS SCS Site 118 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 118 Dam?
Richland Creek WS SCS Site 118 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.