Upper Washita River WS SCS Site 15 Dam

Texas — Hemphill County — DRY FORK WASHITA RIVER

Location

StateTexas
CountyHemphill
RiverDRY FORK WASHITA RIVER
Coordinates35.74783, -100.18180

Physical Characteristics

NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length1,625 ft
NID Storage2,504 acre-ft
Max Storage2,504 acre-ft
Surface Area41 acres

Safety Classification

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

Dam Information

Year Completed1963
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerHEMPHILL COUNTY;HEMPHILL COUNTY SWCD

Location Map

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.

Back to All Dams More Dams in Texas