Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 43a Dam dam
Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 43a Dam
Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 43a Dam, located in Johnson County, Texas, is a significant earth dam constructed in 1966 by the USDA NRCS to reduce flood risks along the TR-North Fork Chambers Creek. This dam stands at a height of 35 feet and stretches 1508 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 1479 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam's structural integrity and hazard potential are currently not rated, indicating a need for further assessment to ensure its continued safety and effectiveness in flood management.
The primary purpose of the Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 43a Dam is flood risk reduction, serving as a key infrastructure for mitigating potential flooding events in the region. With a drainage area of 3.49 square miles and a surface area of 46 acres, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and protecting downstream communities from the impacts of excessive rainfall and stormwater runoff. While there are no spillways or locks associated with this dam, its presence is essential for maintaining the stability of the local watershed and ensuring the safety of nearby residents.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the importance of infrastructure like the Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 43a Dam is crucial for promoting sustainable water management practices and addressing the challenges posed by a changing climate. With a high risk assessment rating and unknown condition assessment, there is a need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to safeguard this dam's functionality and resilience in the face of future hydrological extremes. By recognizing the vital role of structures like this dam in protecting our communities and natural resources, we can work towards a more resilient and sustainable water future for all.
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 43a Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain Ck Nr Venus | 0 cfs | → |
| Walnut Ck Nr Mansfield | 1 cfs | → |
| Village Ck At Everman | 3 cfs | → |
| Waxahachie Ck At Waxahachie | 7 cfs | → |
| Nolan Rv At Blum | 40 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 43a Dam.
Boat launches
- Country Club Road 2412, Cleburne
- Hagler Road 3034-3098, Cleburne
- U.S. 67 2374-2456, Cleburne
- Park Road 1, Grand Prairie
- Road 1, Grand Prairie
- Rocky Creek Park Road Tarrant County
Campgrounds
- Dallas / Arlington Koa
- Camp Thurman
- Site: Gs, Loop: Mustang Point
- Site: 001, Loop: Mustang Non Site Specific
- Hord's Edge
- Buffalo Run
Fishing spots
Track Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 43a Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 43a Dam
Where does the data for Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 43a 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
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