Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 31 Dam dam
Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 31 Dam
Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 31 Dam, located in Alvarado, Texas, is a key structure along the TR-North Fork Chambers Creek, serving primarily for irrigation purposes. Built in 1961 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 22 feet and stretches 3,884 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 1,199 acre-feet. The dam's design incorporates stone as the core material and features various outlet gates for controlled water release.
Despite its critical role in water resource management, the dam's condition assessment in April 2021 deemed it unsatisfactory, posing potential risks that warrant attention. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) oversees the dam's regulatory aspects, including permitting, inspection, and enforcement. With a drainage area of 2 square miles and a maximum discharge of 7,284 cubic feet per second, the dam's importance in maintaining water supply and flood control in Johnson County cannot be understated.
As enthusiasts of water resources and climate, the Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 31 Dam presents an intriguing case study in dam infrastructure management. Its proximity to the Fort Worth District and the North Fork Chambers Creek underscores its significance in the regional water network. With a notable history and ongoing challenges in its maintenance and operation, this dam serves as a focal point for understanding the intersection of water conservation, engineering, and environmental stewardship in Texas.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 31 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain Ck Nr Venus | 0 cfs | → |
| Village Ck At Everman | 5 cfs | → |
| Walnut Ck Nr Mansfield | 1 cfs | → |
| Clear Fk Trinity Rv Nr Benbrook | 1 cfs | → |
| Nolan Rv At Blum | 35 cfs | → |
| Marys Ck At Benbrook | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 31 Dam.
Boat launches
- Country Club Road 2412, Cleburne
- U.S. 67 2374-2456, Cleburne
- Hagler Road 3034-3098, Cleburne
- Rocky Creek Park Road Tarrant County
- Park Road 1, Grand Prairie
- Rocky Creek Park Road Fort Worth
Campgrounds
- Site: Gs, Loop: Mustang Point
- Site: 001, Loop: Mustang Non Site Specific
- Dallas / Arlington Koa
- Camp Thurman
- Hord's Edge
- Buffalo Run
Fishing spots
Track Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 31 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 31 Dam
Where does the data for Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 31 Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Not Available hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 31 Dam.