The Upper Washita River WS SCS Site 31 Dam, located in Hemphill, Texas, was built in 1963 by the USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of recreation.
Wind
Humidity
This Earth-type dam stands at a height of 47 feet and has a length of 2500 feet, creating a reservoir with a maximum storage capacity of 6326 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the Hackberry Creek, within the Tulsa District of Texas, and is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
With a drainage area of 35.78 square miles, the Upper Washita River WS SCS Site 31 Dam has a spillway width of 260 feet and can discharge up to 9364 cubic feet per second. Despite being last inspected in 1977 and currently listed as having a moderate risk level, the dam's hazard potential and condition assessment are not available. The dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared, raising concerns about emergency response readiness in the event of a dam failure or significant flood event.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find the data on the Upper Washita River WS SCS Site 31 Dam informative for understanding the infrastructure and risk factors associated with this recreational dam in Texas. Further assessment and updates on the dam's condition, emergency preparedness, and risk management measures are needed to ensure the safety and resilience of the surrounding community and water resources.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
2500 |
Dam Height |
47 |
River Or Stream |
HACKBERRY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
40 |
Hydraulic Height |
47 |
Drainage Area |
35.78 |
Nid Storage |
6326 |
Structural Height |
47 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 3 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
47 |
Sweetwater Ck Nr Kelton
|
3cfs |
Sweetwater Creek Near Sweetwater
|
13cfs |
Washita River Near Cheyenne
|
8cfs |
Canadian Rv Nr Canadian
|
44cfs |
N Fk Red Rv Nr Shamrock
|
3cfs |
Wolf Ck At Lipscomb
|
1cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
|---|---|---|
Skipout
|
||
Skipout Campground
|
||
Spring Creek Campground
|
||
Spring Creek Dispersed Sites
|