Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 63 Dam
Key Takeaway
Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 63 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 42 ft (taller than 87.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,480 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 199 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03604 |
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
JOHNSON COUNTY;JOHNSON COUNTY SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 63 Dam?
Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 63 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 63 Dam?
Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 63 Dam is owned by JOHNSON COUNTY;JOHNSON COUNTY SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 63 Dam built?
Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 63 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 63 Dam?
Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 63 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 63 Dam?
Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 63 Dam has a dam height of 42 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.