The Upper Washita River WS SCS Site 17 Dam, located in Wheeler County, Texas, is a vital irrigation structure designed by the USDA NRCS in 1961.
Wind
Humidity
With a height of 33 feet and a length of 2950 feet, this earth dam on Gageby Creek provides essential water storage for agricultural purposes, with a capacity of 2557 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is irrigation, serving the local community in managing water resources for farming and agricultural activities.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Upper Washita River WS SCS Site 17 Dam is subject to state inspection, permitting, and enforcement. Despite being classified as having a high risk potential, with a hazard rating of 2, the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated. The dam features a slide (sluice gate) outlet gate and does not have a spillway, with no associated locks or spillway structures.
The Upper Washita River WS SCS Site 17 Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region, providing irrigation water for agricultural activities in Wheeler County, Texas. As a key piece of infrastructure designed to support the local economy and community, the dam's maintenance and monitoring are essential to ensure its continued functionality and safety for water users and the environment.
Year Completed |
1961 |
Dam Length |
2950 |
Dam Height |
33 |
River Or Stream |
GAGEBY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
42 |
Hydraulic Height |
33 |
Drainage Area |
16.46 |
Nid Storage |
2557 |
Structural Height |
33 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
33 |
Sweetwater Ck Nr Kelton
|
3cfs |
Canadian Rv Nr Canadian
|
44cfs |
N Fk Red Rv Nr Shamrock
|
3cfs |
Sweetwater Creek Near Sweetwater
|
13cfs |
Washita River Near Cheyenne
|
8cfs |
Wolf Ck At Lipscomb
|
1cfs |