Upper Washita River Ws Scs Site 17 Dam
Upper Washita River Ws Scs Site 17 Dam is an earth dam located in Wheeler County, Texas, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Upper Washita River Ws Scs Site 17 Dam
The primary purpose of Upper Washita River Ws Scs Site 17 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 33 feet tall and stretches 2,950 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 42 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,557 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 low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 05/04/2010. That was over 15 years ago.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Wheeler |
| River/Stream | Gageby Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.59902, -100.42795 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,950 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,557 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,557 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Drainage Area | 16 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | WHEELER COUNTY;WHEELER COUNTY SWCD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/04/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04202 |
| Federal ID | TX04202 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |