Upper Washita River Ws Scs Site 9 Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyHemphill
River/StreamMAJOR CREEK
Coordinates35.74432, -100.34514

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height48 ft
Dam Height48 ft
Dam Length2,625 ft
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage6,723 acre-ft
Max Storage6,723 acre-ft
Normal Storage192 acre-ft
Surface Area43 acres
Drainage Area27 sq mi
Max Discharge8,961 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerHEMPHILL COUNTY;HEMPHILL COUNTY SWCD
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection12/18/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX02512
Federal IDTX02512
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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