Chudleigh Farms Dam No 1 dam
Chudleigh Farms Dam No 1
Chudleigh Farms Dam No 1, located in Harris County, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1958 for irrigation purposes along the TR-Cypress Creek. With a dam height of 8 feet and a length of 800 feet, the reservoir has a storage capacity of 108 acre-feet and a surface area of 17 acres. Despite being state-regulated and inspected, the dam lacks a spillway and poses a high risk due to its outdated design and lack of recent assessment.
The dam, managed by a private owner, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and small fish ponds in addition to irrigation. There are no associated structures with the dam, and the last inspection was conducted in 1976, raising concerns about the current condition and potential hazards. With a lack of emergency action plans and updated risk assessments, the safety and integrity of Chudleigh Farms Dam No 1 remain a pressing concern for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region.
Given its age and potential risks, there is a need for comprehensive evaluation and potential upgrades to ensure the safety and sustainability of Chudleigh Farms Dam No 1. In light of the dam's location in a highly populated area and the potential impact of a failure, stakeholders should prioritize proactive measures to mitigate risks and safeguard the surrounding community and environment. Collaboration between the private owner, regulatory agencies, and local stakeholders is essential to address the challenges posed by the aging infrastructure and ensure the long-term resilience of the water resource system in the area.
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 Chudleigh Farms Dam No 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cypress Ck At Katy-Hockley Rd Nr Hockley | 78 cfs | → |
| Cypress Ck At House-Hahl Rd Nr Cypress | 110 cfs | → |
| Little Cypress Ck Nr Cypress | 19 cfs | → |
| Langham Ck At W Little York Rd Nr Addicks | 24 cfs | → |
| Cypress Ck At Grant Rd Nr Cypress | 134 cfs | → |
| Bear Ck Nr Barker | 61 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Chudleigh Farms Dam No 1.
Boat launches
- Edgewater Drive 32210, Montgomery County
- Highway 159 East 11980, Bellville
- Lake Woodlands Drive The Woodlands
- Boat Launch The Woodlands
- Woodway Drive Houston
- Meadowlark Lane 1105, Sugar Land
Campgrounds
- Spring Creek Park
- Texas Rennaissance Festival - Loud - Barbarian Camping
- Texas Rennaissance Festival - Quiet - Family Camping
- Grizzly Pines - Gay Campground
- Group Camping Area
- Stephen Austin State Park
Fishing spots
Track Chudleigh Farms Dam No 1 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Chudleigh Farms Dam No 1
Where does the data for Chudleigh Farms Dam No 1 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 Chudleigh Farms Dam No 1.