Chandler Dam
Key Takeaway
Chandler Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 19.7% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 780 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 310 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| NID ID | TX01649 |
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
GAIL D ODOM ET UX
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Chandler Dam?
Chandler 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 Chandler Dam?
Chandler Dam is owned by GAIL D ODOM ET UX (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Chandler Dam built?
Chandler Dam was completed in 1954, making it 72 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 Chandler Dam?
Chandler Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Chandler Dam?
Chandler Dam has a dam height of 16 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.