Upper Washita River Ws Scs Site 28 Dam dam
Upper Washita River Ws Scs Site 28 Dam
The Upper Washita River WS SCS Site 28 Dam, located in Hemphill, Texas, was completed in 1963 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a vital structure for flood risk reduction along the TR-Washita River. This earth-type dam stands at a height of 27 feet and stretches 1475 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 1956 acre-feet and a drainage area of 4.1 square miles. Despite its age, the dam's condition assessment remains unrated, and its hazard potential and risk assessment are marked as "Not Available" and "High (2)" respectively.
Managed by the Local Government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Upper Washita River WS SCS Site 28 Dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. With a single slide gate for outlet control and no spillway, the dam's operational and emergency response protocols are not clearly defined, raising concerns about its readiness in the face of a high-risk scenario. As climate change intensifies and extreme weather events become more frequent, the need for thorough inspection, maintenance, and risk management measures for this aging infrastructure becomes increasingly urgent.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Upper Washita River WS SCS Site 28 Dam offers a compelling case study on the intersection of infrastructure, environmental protection, and community resilience. As discussions around dam safety, maintenance, and emergency preparedness continue to evolve, this site presents an opportunity to explore the challenges and opportunities in managing water resources in a changing climate landscape. By examining the data and regulatory framework surrounding this dam, stakeholders can gain valuable insights into the complexities of safeguarding critical water infrastructure in the face of growing climate uncertainties.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Upper Washita River Ws Scs Site 28 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sweetwater Ck Nr Kelton | 4 cfs | → |
| Canadian Rv Nr Canadian | 24 cfs | → |
| Sweetwater Creek Near Sweetwater | 5 cfs | → |
| Washita River Near Cheyenne | 0 cfs | → |
| N Fk Red Rv Nr Shamrock | 6 cfs | → |
| Wolf Ck At Lipscomb | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Upper Washita River Ws Scs Site 28 Dam.
Track Upper Washita River Ws Scs Site 28 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Upper Washita River Ws Scs Site 28 Dam
Where does the data for Upper Washita River Ws Scs Site 28 Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Not Available hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
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