Upper Washita River WS SCS Site 31 Dam
Key Takeaway
Upper Washita River WS SCS Site 31 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 47 ft (taller than 91.6% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 2,500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 6.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 870 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 36 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 9,364 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02500 |
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
HEMPHILL COUNTY;HEMPHILL COUNTY SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Upper Washita River WS SCS Site 31 Dam?
Upper Washita River WS SCS Site 31 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 31 Dam?
Upper Washita River WS SCS Site 31 Dam is owned by HEMPHILL COUNTY;HEMPHILL 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 31 Dam built?
Upper Washita River WS SCS Site 31 Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 31 Dam?
Upper Washita River WS SCS Site 31 Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. 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 31 Dam?
Upper Washita River WS SCS Site 31 Dam has a dam height of 47 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 31 Dam last inspected?
Upper Washita River WS SCS Site 31 Dam was last inspected on October 5, 1977. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.