Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 119a Dam
Key Takeaway
Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 119a Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 41 ft (taller than 86.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 945 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 746 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02595 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
NAVARRO COUNTY;NAVARRO SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 119a Dam?
Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 119a Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 119a Dam?
Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 119a Dam is owned by NAVARRO COUNTY;NAVARRO SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 119a Dam built?
Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 119a Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 119a Dam?
Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 119a Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 119a Dam?
Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 119a Dam has a dam height of 41 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.