Richland Creek WS SCS Site 98a Dam
Key Takeaway
Richland Creek WS SCS Site 98a Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 36 ft (taller than 79.5% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 126 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02611 |
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 98a Dam?
Richland Creek WS SCS Site 98a 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 98a Dam?
Richland Creek WS SCS Site 98a 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 98a Dam built?
Richland Creek WS SCS Site 98a Dam was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 98a Dam?
Richland Creek WS SCS Site 98a 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 98a Dam?
Richland Creek WS SCS Site 98a Dam has a dam height of 36 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.