Upper Washita River WS SCS Site 13 Dam, located in Hemphill, Texas, is a crucial structure designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along the TR-Washita River.
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Completed in 1963, this Earth dam stands at a height of 40 feet and stretches 1700 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 1954 acre-feet and a normal storage of 193 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam has not been rated for condition but is classified with a high risk potential.
Although the dam does not have a spillway, it is equipped with a single slide gate for outlet control. The structure falls under the jurisdiction of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for regulation, inspection, and enforcement. With a drainage area of 8.29 square miles, the dam plays a vital role in managing water resources within the region and protecting against potential flooding events. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate resilience will find the Upper Washita River WS SCS Site 13 Dam to be an intriguing example of engineering for flood control in the Texas landscape.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
1700 |
Dam Height |
40 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WASHITA RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
31.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
40 |
Drainage Area |
8.29 |
Nid Storage |
1954 |
Structural Height |
40 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
40 |
Canadian Rv Nr Canadian
|
44cfs |
Sweetwater Ck Nr Kelton
|
3cfs |
Sweetwater Creek Near Sweetwater
|
13cfs |
Washita River Near Cheyenne
|
8cfs |
N Fk Red Rv Nr Shamrock
|
3cfs |
Wolf Ck At Lipscomb
|
1cfs |