Upper Washita River WS SCS Site 17b Dam
Key Takeaway
Upper Washita River WS SCS Site 17b Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 70.6% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 875 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 359 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04204 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
WHEELER COUNTY;WHEELER COUNTY SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Upper Washita River WS SCS Site 17b Dam?
Upper Washita River WS SCS Site 17b Dam 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 Upper Washita River WS SCS Site 17b Dam?
Upper Washita River WS SCS Site 17b Dam is owned by WHEELER COUNTY;WHEELER COUNTY SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Upper Washita River WS SCS Site 17b Dam built?
Upper Washita River WS SCS Site 17b Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Upper Washita River WS SCS Site 17b Dam?
Upper Washita River WS SCS Site 17b Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Upper Washita River WS SCS Site 17b Dam?
Upper Washita River WS SCS Site 17b Dam has a dam height of 31 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.
When was Upper Washita River WS SCS Site 17b Dam last inspected?
Upper Washita River WS SCS Site 17b Dam was last inspected on May 4, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.