Detrixhe Dam
Detrixhe Dam is an earth dam located in Hemphill County, Texas, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Detrixhe Dam
Detrixhe Dam is a dam in Hemphill, Texas. The dam is owned by Dick Detrixhe (private). It impounds the Tr-commission Creek.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 316 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet. Completed in 1967, 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.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Hemphill |
| River/Stream | Tr-commission Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.05000, -100.04500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 316 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | DICK DETRIXHE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06107 |
| Federal ID | TX06107 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |