On May 2, 2012, Dawson Geophysical Company (the "Company") issued a press release reporting its operating results for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, the second quarter of the Company's 2012 fiscal year.

The Company hereby incorporates by reference into this Item 2.02 the information set forth in such press release, a copy of which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report. Pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, such exhibit and the information set forth therein and herein are deemed to be furnished and shall not be deemed to be "filed" under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act").

(d) Exhibits

In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information set forth in the attached Exhibit 99.1 is deemed to be "furnished" and shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of the Exchange Act.

                    Exhibit
                    Number    Description

                    99.1      Press release dated May 2, 2012.