Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 63 Dam

S FORK-SOUTH FORK CHAMBERS CR· Johnson, Texas· Built 1961· Earth· 42 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

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 Length1,480 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.2K acre-ft
Normal Storage199 acre-ft
Surface Area32 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Year Completed1961 (65 years old)
NID IDTX03604

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

JOHNSON COUNTY;JOHNSON COUNTY SWCD

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.