UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934.







Date of Report: November  12, 2004

(Date of earliest event reported)




Dawson Geophysical Company

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



TX

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)


 


000-10144

(Commission File Number)


 


75-0970548

(IRS Employer Indentification Number)




 


508 W. Wall, Suite 800

(Address of principal executive offices)


79701

(Zip Code)


 




Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 432-684-3000






Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition





Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c) Exhibits

99.1       Press Release of Dawson Geophysical Company dated November  12, 2004



SIGNATURE

      Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be 
              signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.






Dated: November  12, 2004



DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL COMPANY

By:  /s/ L. Decker Dawson                      

     L. Decker Dawson

     CEO