Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 123b Dam, located in Navarro County, Texas, is a significant earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS in 1970 for flood risk reduction along the TR-Chambers Creek.
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This dam stands at a height of 30 feet and spans a length of 1080 feet, providing a storage capacity of 526 acre-feet. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, this structure plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Owned by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 123b Dam is inspected, permitted, and enforced by state agencies to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite lacking a spillway, this dam has a high risk assessment rating, indicating the potential for significant consequences in the event of failure. The dam also lacks an Emergency Action Plan (EAP), posing challenges in responding to emergencies and ensuring public safety.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 123b Dam an interesting case study for its design, management, and risk assessment in flood control. The dam's location along Chambers Creek, its construction history, and the ongoing efforts to assess its condition and potential hazards make it a noteworthy site for those interested in water resource management and infrastructure resilience in the face of changing climate conditions.
Years Modified |
2004 - Other |
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
1080 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CHAMBERS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Drainage Area |
0.97 |
Nid Storage |
526 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
30 |
Chambers Ck Nr Rice
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11cfs |
Waxahachie Ck Nr Bardwell
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1cfs |
Chambers Ck At Fm 55 Nr Avalon
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8cfs |
Trinity Rv At W Cedar Creek Pkwy Nr Dosser
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1560cfs |
Trinity Rv Nr Rosser
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1360cfs |
Richland Ck Nr Dawson
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4cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Mott - Bardwell Lake
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Highview - Bardwell Lake
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Waxahachie - Bardwell Lake
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