Upper Washita River WS SCS Site 26 Dam

Texas — Hemphill County — TR-WASHITA RIVER

Location

StateTexas
CountyHemphill
RiverTR-WASHITA RIVER
Coordinates35.71647, -100.13727

Physical Characteristics

NID Height33 ft
Dam Height33 ft
Dam Length1,185 ft
NID Storage911 acre-ft
Max Storage911 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionDecember 18, 2019
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1963
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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