Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 101a Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 101a Dam, located in Navarro, Texas, is a crucial structure designed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks along Elm Branch.


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Summary

Completed in 1960, this earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and spans 1778 feet, providing a storage capacity of 1742 acre-feet. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, serving as a protective barrier for the surrounding area.

The dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), with state jurisdiction and permitting in place to ensure its safety and effectiveness. Despite its high hazard potential, the condition of Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 101a Dam is currently not rated, highlighting the need for ongoing assessment and maintenance. With a risk assessment categorizing it as high, there is a pressing need for continued monitoring and risk management measures to safeguard the local community and environment.

As a critical infrastructure managed by local government authorities, Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 101a Dam plays a pivotal role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region. Its strategic location and design reflect a commitment to protecting lives and property from potential flooding events, underscoring the importance of sustainable water resource practices and infrastructure development in the face of changing climatic conditions.

Year Completed

1960

Dam Length

1778

Dam Height

30

River Or Stream

ELM BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

47

Hydraulic Height

30

Drainage Area

2.58

Nid Storage

1742

Structural Height

30

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

30
       
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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. 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

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, 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.