The Upper Washita River WS SCS Site 18 Dam, located in Wheeler County, Texas, was completed in 1960 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a vital flood risk reduction structure along the TR-GAGEBY CREEK.
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The dam stands at a height of 30 feet and stretches 2,275 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 1,526 acre-feet. Despite being primarily designed for flood control, the dam also plays a key role in enhancing water resource management in the region.
Owned and regulated by the local government with oversight from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the dam is equipped with a slide gate outlet for controlled water release. Although the hazard potential and condition assessment are currently not available, the risk assessment categorizes the dam as having a high risk level. While the dam has not undergone recent inspections, it remains a critical infrastructure contributing to the overall water resource management efforts in the area. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate change will find the Upper Washita River WS SCS Site 18 Dam to be an essential component of the region's flood risk reduction strategy and water management infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
2275 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR-GAGEBY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
30 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Drainage Area |
4.97 |
Nid Storage |
1526 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
30 |
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