Upper Washita River WS SCS Site 17b Dam, located in Wheeler County, Texas, is a vital structure designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction on TR-Gageby Creek.
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Completed in 1960, this earth dam stands at a height of 31 feet and stretches 875 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 359 acre-feet. Despite being a buttress-type dam with a slide outlet gate, it currently lacks a spillway, presenting a potential hazard that has been classified as high risk.
The dam, under the regulatory jurisdiction of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), serves as a critical component of water resource management in the area, with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. However, with no recent condition assessment and a lack of updated emergency preparedness measures, concerns about its safety and resilience in the face of extreme weather events are raised. It is essential for local government authorities to prioritize inspection, maintenance, and potential enhancements to ensure the continued effectiveness and safety of Upper Washita River WS SCS Site 17b Dam, especially in the context of changing climate patterns and increasing water resource challenges.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
875 |
Dam Height |
31 |
River Or Stream |
TR-GAGEBY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5.7 |
Hydraulic Height |
31 |
Drainage Area |
1.07 |
Nid Storage |
359 |
Structural Height |
31 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
31 |