Upper Washita River Ws Scs Site 45 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Upper Washita River WS SCS Site 45 Dam, located in Hemphill, Texas, was completed in 1963 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a vital flood risk reduction structure along the TR-Washita River.
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Summary
This earth dam, standing at 26 feet high and spanning 1720 feet in length, has a storage capacity of 846 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 31 acres. Despite its relatively small size, the dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the dam is inspected, permitted, and enforced to ensure its structural integrity and operational efficiency. While the hazard potential is not available, the risk assessment categorizes it as a high risk (2). Although the condition assessment is not rated, the dam's design and construction by the Natural Resources Conservation Service signify a commitment to sustainable water resource management and climate resilience. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to recognize the significance of structures like Upper Washita River WS SCS Site 45 Dam in safeguarding communities and ecosystems from the impacts of extreme weather events.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
1720 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WASHITA RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
31 |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Drainage Area |
5.32 |
Nid Storage |
846 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
26 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Upper Washita River Ws Scs Site 45 Dam