John Wright Dam

Texas — Hemphill County — TR-BIG TIMBER

Location

StateTexas
CountyHemphill
RiverTR-BIG TIMBER
Coordinates35.81333, -100.25833

Physical Characteristics

NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length568 ft
NID Storage133 acre-ft
Max Storage133 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1973
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerJOHN WRIGHT

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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