Chudleigh Farms Dam No 1

TR-CYPRESS CREEK· Harris, Texas· Built 1958· Earth· 8 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Chudleigh Farms Dam No 1 is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 1.1% in TX)
Dam Length800 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage108 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1958 (68 years old)
NID IDTX03403

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: October 20, 1976
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

CHUDLEIGH FARMS INC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Chudleigh Farms Dam No 1?

Chudleigh Farms Dam No 1 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 Chudleigh Farms Dam No 1?

Chudleigh Farms Dam No 1 is owned by CHUDLEIGH FARMS INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Chudleigh Farms Dam No 1 built?

Chudleigh Farms Dam No 1 was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 Chudleigh Farms Dam No 1?

Chudleigh Farms Dam No 1 serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Chudleigh Farms Dam No 1?

Chudleigh Farms Dam No 1 has a dam height of 8 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 Chudleigh Farms Dam No 1 last inspected?

Chudleigh Farms Dam No 1 was last inspected on October 20, 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.