The Upper Washita River WS SCS Site 14 Dam, located in Hemphill, Texas, is a crucial structure designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along Three Mile Creek.
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Completed in 1962, this earth dam stands at a height of 38 feet with a length of 1510 feet, providing a normal storage capacity of 198 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 1916 acre-feet. Despite not having a spillway, it has one slide (sluice gate) outlet gate for water release.
With a drainage area of 7.12 square miles, this dam plays a significant role in managing water flow and reducing flood risks in the region. The dam is state-regulated, inspected, and maintained by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), ensuring its structural integrity and operational effectiveness. While the hazard potential and condition assessment are not available, the risk assessment categorizes the dam as having a high risk level of 2, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and risk management measures for water resource and climate enthusiasts to consider.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
1510 |
Dam Height |
38 |
River Or Stream |
THREEMILE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
36 |
Hydraulic Height |
38 |
Drainage Area |
7.12 |
Nid Storage |
1916 |
Structural Height |
38 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
38 |
Canadian Rv Nr Canadian
|
44cfs |
Sweetwater Ck Nr Kelton
|
3cfs |
Sweetwater Creek Near Sweetwater
|
13cfs |
N Fk Red Rv Nr Shamrock
|
3cfs |
Washita River Near Cheyenne
|
8cfs |
Wolf Ck At Lipscomb
|
1cfs |