Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 64a Dam

TR-S FORK CHAMBERS CREEK· Johnson, Texas· Built 1965· Earth· 38 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 64a Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 38 ft (taller than 82.5% in TX)
Dam Length2,295 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.4K acre-ft
Normal Storage200 acre-ft
Surface Area32 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)
NID IDTX03602

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
Last Inspection: June 26, 2003
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 64a Dam?

Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 64a 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 64a Dam?

Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 64a 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 64a Dam built?

Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 64a Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 64a Dam?

Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 64a 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 64a Dam?

Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 64a Dam has a dam height of 38 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 64a Dam last inspected?

Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 64a Dam was last inspected on June 26, 2003. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.