Richland Creek WS SCS Site 92a Dam

TR-COTTONWOOD CREEK· Hill, Texas· Built 1977· Earth· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Richland Creek WS SCS Site 92a Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 67.1% in TX)
Dam Length1,665 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage734 acre-ft
Normal Storage44 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge2 cfs
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)
NID IDTX04473

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

HILL COUNTY;HILL COUNTY BLACKLAND SWCD

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Richland Creek WS SCS Site 92a Dam?

Richland Creek WS SCS Site 92a 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 92a Dam?

Richland Creek WS SCS Site 92a Dam is owned by HILL COUNTY;HILL COUNTY BLACKLAND SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Richland Creek WS SCS Site 92a Dam built?

Richland Creek WS SCS Site 92a Dam was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 92a Dam?

Richland Creek WS SCS Site 92a 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 92a Dam?

Richland Creek WS SCS Site 92a 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.

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.