Chambers Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Chambers Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 74.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00118 |
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
JB SYKES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Chambers Lake Dam?
Chambers Lake 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 Lake Dam?
Chambers Lake Dam is owned by JB SYKES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Chambers Lake Dam built?
Chambers Lake Dam was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Lake Dam?
Chambers Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Chambers Lake Dam?
Chambers Lake Dam has a dam height of 33 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.