Chiltipin San Fernando Cks Ws Scs Site 1 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

The Chiltipin San Fernando Cks WS SCS Site 1 Dam, located in Jim Wells, Texas, was completed in 1959 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a vital structure for flood risk reduction along the Amargosa Creek.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a length of 4800 feet, with a storage capacity of 5578 acre-feet and a drainage area of 14.5 square miles. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled and has a width of 407 feet, allowing for a maximum discharge of 7105 cubic feet per second.

Despite being in fair condition as of the last assessment in January 2018, the dam is subject to a moderate risk level. The TCEQ regulates and inspects the dam regularly, ensuring its safety and effectiveness in managing floodwaters. With its primary purpose being flood risk reduction, the Chiltipin San Fernando Cks WS SCS Site 1 Dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding areas from potential flooding events. This dam is a testament to the importance of effective water resource management in mitigating the impacts of climate change on local communities.

Year Completed

1959

Dam Length

4800

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

AMARGOSA CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

70

Hydraulic Height

25

Drainage Area

14.5

Nid Storage

5578

Structural Height

25

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

25
       
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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.