Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 44 Dam, located in Johnson County, Texas, stands as a critical structure designed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risk along the TR-North Fork Chambers Creek.
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Completed in 1961, this earth dam with a buttress core type reaches a height of 45 feet and spans a length of 3,470 feet, providing a storage capacity of 1,097 acre-feet. Despite lacking a spillway, the dam serves as a primary flood risk reduction measure for the surrounding area, with a normal storage capacity of 200 acre-feet.
Managed by local government authorities and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 44 Dam is inspected and maintained to uphold safety standards for the community. While the hazard potential and condition assessment remain unspecified, the dam is considered to have high risk management needs. With a risk level of 2, the dam is crucial for protecting downstream areas from potential flooding events. Overall, this dam plays a significant role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region, highlighting the importance of infrastructure in safeguarding against natural disasters.
Year Completed |
1961 |
Dam Length |
3470 |
Dam Height |
45 |
River Or Stream |
TR-NORTH FORK CHAMBERS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
30 |
Hydraulic Height |
45 |
Drainage Area |
2.37 |
Nid Storage |
1097 |
Structural Height |
45 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
45 |
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