Tepe Gss

TR-WASHITA RIVER· Hemphill, Texas· Built 1977· Earth· 22 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Tepe Gss is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 41.9% in TX)
Dam Length457 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage73 acre-ft
Normal Storage11 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)
NID IDTX06120

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

BENNIE TEPE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Tepe Gss?

Tepe Gss is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Tepe Gss?

Tepe Gss is owned by BENNIE TEPE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Tepe Gss built?

Tepe Gss was completed in 1977, making it 49 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Tepe Gss?

Tepe Gss serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Debris Control. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Tepe Gss?

Tepe Gss has a dam height of 22 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.