Chandler Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Allison Dam Sims Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Chandler Dam, located in Concho County, Texas, is a private-owned structure built in 1954 for irrigation purposes along the Dry Hollow River.
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Summary
Standing at a height of 16 feet and a length of 780 feet, this earth dam serves as a vital resource for water storage, with a capacity of 310 acre-feet. Despite its age, Chandler Dam has not undergone a condition assessment and is classified as "Not Rated" in terms of its current state.
With no spillway and limited infrastructure for emergency management, Chandler Dam poses a high risk (rated as 2) in terms of its hazard potential. The dam is not under state regulation or enforcement, but it does have permitting and inspection requirements in place. While the exact condition and safety of the dam remain unclear due to the lack of recent assessments, its importance for irrigation in the region cannot be understated. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Chandler Dam to be an intriguing case study of a privately-owned structure with significant implications for water management in the area.
Year Completed |
1954 |
Dam Length |
780 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
DRY HOLLOW |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
16 |
Nid Storage |
310 |
Structural Height |
16 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
16 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Chandler Dam