Upper Washita River WS SCS Site 1 Dam

Texas, Hemphill County, WASHITA RIVER

Location

StateTexas
CountyHemphill
RiverWASHITA RIVER
Coordinates35.72189, -100.50970

Physical Characteristics

NID Height49 ft
Dam Height49 ft
Dam Length2,400 ft
NID Storage5,843 acre-ft
Max Storage5,843 acre-ft
Surface Area45 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionMay 4, 2010
Inspection Frequency-

Dam Information

Year Completed1962
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerHEMPHILL COUNTY;HEMPHILL COUNTY SWCD

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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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