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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