Richardson Estate Dam
Richardson Estate Dam is an earth dam located in Wichita County, Texas, built in 1997. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Richardson Estate Dam
The primary purpose of Richardson Estate Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Richardson Estate (private). It impounds the Tr-rough Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 135 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1997, the structure is 29 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Wichita |
| River/Stream | Tr-rough Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.92299, -98.91696 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | RICHARDSON ESTATE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX07042 |
| Federal ID | TX07042 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |