Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 42 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 42 Dam, located in Johnson County, Texas, is a vital structure designed by the USDA NRCS in 1966 for flood risk reduction along Turkey Creek.


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Summary

The dam stands at a height of 49 feet, with a length of 3500 feet, and has a storage capacity of 14,107 acre-feet. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, but it also serves for recreation and water supply, covering a surface area of 503 acres and draining a 15.3 square mile area.

Owned by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 42 Dam is inspected every five years, with the last assessment in September 2017 concluding its condition as fair. The dam is equipped with outlet gates for controlled water release, ensuring the safety of the surrounding areas in case of emergencies. Although the hazard potential is not available, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and protecting the community from potential flooding events.

As a significant infrastructure within the Fort Worth District, Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 42 Dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management in Texas. With its stone core and earth structure, the dam exemplifies engineering excellence in flood control, highlighting the importance of sustainable water infrastructure for climate resilience in the region.

Year Completed

1966

Dam Length

3500

Dam Height

49

River Or Stream

TURKEY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

503

Hydraulic Height

49

Drainage Area

15.3

Nid Storage

14107

Structural Height

49

Outlet Gates

Other Controlled - 1, Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Rock, Soil

Nid Height

49
       
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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.