Upper Washita River WS SCS Site 3 Dam

Texas — Hemphill County — TR-WASHITA RIVER

Location

StateTexas
CountyHemphill
RiverTR-WASHITA RIVER
Coordinates35.72704, -100.44909

Physical Characteristics

NID Height48 ft
Dam Height48 ft
Dam Length1,100 ft
NID Storage1,180 acre-ft
Max Storage1,180 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionMay 6, 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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