Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 136rev Dam
Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 136rev Dam is an earth dam located in Navarro County, Texas, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 136rev Dam
The primary purpose of Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 136rev Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Navarro County;navarro Swcd (local government). It impounds the Tr-rush Creek near Richland.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 1,636 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 753 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Navarro |
| Nearest City | Richland |
| River/Stream | Tr-rush Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.02569, -96.60299 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,636 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 753 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 753 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | NAVARRO COUNTY;NAVARRO SWCD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04588 |
| Federal ID | TX04588 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |