Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 139 Dam
Key Takeaway
Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 139 Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 50.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 4,695 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,134 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02564 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CITY OF CORSICANA;NAVARRO COUNTY;NAVARRO SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 139 Dam?
Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 139 Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. 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 139 Dam?
Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 139 Dam is owned by CITY OF CORSICANA;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 139 Dam built?
Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 139 Dam was completed in 1961, making it 65 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 139 Dam?
Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 139 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 139 Dam?
Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 139 Dam has a dam height of 25 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.
When was Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 139 Dam last inspected?
Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 139 Dam was last inspected on March 21, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.