Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 37 Dam dam
Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 37 Dam
Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 37 Dam, located in Johnson County, Texas, serves as a crucial infrastructure for flood risk reduction along the Turkey Creek stream. Built in 1960 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 38 feet and stretches 1122 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 1037 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, with a spillway width of 101 feet to handle maximum discharges of up to 2324 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 37 Dam undergoes inspections every five years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam, with its buttress core design and rock-soil foundation, plays a vital role in safeguarding the surrounding area from flooding events. Despite its moderate risk level, the dam has not been rated for its condition, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and risk management measures to protect the community and environment it serves.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 37 Dam provides a fascinating case study in flood risk reduction infrastructure. Its design, construction, and operational details offer valuable insights into the challenges and considerations involved in managing water resources and mitigating the impacts of extreme weather events. As climate change intensifies the frequency and severity of floods, the role of dams like Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 37 becomes increasingly crucial in protecting communities and ecosystems from potential harm.
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 Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 37 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain Ck Nr Venus | 0 cfs | → |
| Village Ck At Everman | 3 cfs | → |
| Nolan Rv At Blum | 40 cfs | → |
| Walnut Ck Nr Mansfield | 1 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Ds Lk Granbury Nr Granbury | 17 cfs | → |
| Clear Fk Trinity Rv Nr Benbrook | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 37 Dam.
Boat launches
- Country Club Road 2412, Cleburne
- U.S. 67 2374-2456, Cleburne
- Hagler Road 3034-3098, Cleburne
- Pr 21 North 2212, Cleburne
- Rocky Creek Park Road Tarrant County
Campgrounds
- Site: 001, Loop: Mustang Non Site Specific
- Site: Gs, Loop: Mustang Point
- Dallas / Arlington Koa
- Camp Thurman
- Hunter Park - Lake Granbury
- Hord's Edge
Fishing spots
Track Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 37 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 37 Dam
Where does the data for Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 37 Dam 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 Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 37 Dam.