Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 65a Dam

ISLAND CREEK· Hill, Texas· Built 1974· Earth· 41 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Irrigation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 65a Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 41 ft (taller than 86.3% in TX)
Dam Length3,200 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage3.0K acre-ft
Normal Storage239 acre-ft
Surface Area67 acres
Drainage Area7 sq mi
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)
NID IDTX00458

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: November 23, 1976
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

HILL COUNTY;HILL COUNTY BLACKLAND SWCD

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 65a Dam?

Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 65a 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 65a Dam?

Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 65a Dam is owned by HILL COUNTY;HILL COUNTY BLACKLAND SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 65a Dam built?

Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 65a Dam was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 65a Dam?

Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 65a Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Irrigation. 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 65a Dam?

Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 65a 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.

When was Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 65a Dam last inspected?

Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 65a Dam was last inspected on November 23, 1976. 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.