Upper Washita River Ws Scs Site 21 Dam
Upper Washita River Ws Scs Site 21 Dam is an earth dam located in Wheeler County, Texas, built in 1961. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Upper Washita River Ws Scs Site 21 Dam
The primary purpose of Upper Washita River Ws Scs Site 21 Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Wheeler County;wheeler County Swcd (local government). It impounds the Gageby Creek.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 2,454 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 97 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,838 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 16 square miles. Completed in 1961, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 12/17/2019.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Wheeler |
| River/Stream | Gageby Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.60559, -100.30582 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,454 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,838 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,838 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 503 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 97 acres |
| Drainage Area | 16 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,976 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | WHEELER COUNTY;WHEELER COUNTY SWCD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/17/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04201 |
| Federal ID | TX04201 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |