Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 122a Dam is a critical flood risk reduction structure located in Navarro, Texas.
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Built in 1970 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at 27 feet high and stretches over 1185 feet in length, providing storage of up to 520 acre-feet of water from the Chambers Creek. The dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction, with a normal storage capacity of 96 acre-feet and a surface area of 19 acres.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Chambers Creek Dam is inspected, permitted, and enforced by state agencies to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite being labeled as a high-risk structure, the dam's condition is currently not rated, and no emergency action plan (EAP) has been prepared. With no spillway and limited discharge capacity, the dam plays a crucial role in managing flood waters and protecting the surrounding area from potential inundation events.
As a significant asset in the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, the Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 122a Dam stands as a testament to engineering ingenuity and environmental stewardship in water resource management. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate resilience can appreciate the vital role that this dam plays in safeguarding communities and infrastructure from the impacts of extreme weather events and flooding along the Chambers Creek.
Years Modified |
2004 - Other |
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
1185 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CHAMBERS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
19 |
Hydraulic Height |
27 |
Drainage Area |
1.01 |
Nid Storage |
520 |
Structural Height |
27 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
27 |
Waxahachie Ck Nr Bardwell
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1cfs |
Chambers Ck Nr Rice
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11cfs |
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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