Chiltipin San Fernando Cks Ws Scs Site 9 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: May 3, 2026

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Located in Jim Wells County, Texas, the Chiltipin San Fernando Cks WS SCS Site 9 Dam is a key infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS to reduce flood risk in the area.


Summary

Completed in 1961, this earth dam stands at a height of 18 feet and stretches over a length of 3200 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 1412 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the TR-Muerto Creek and is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

With a drainage area of 3.15 square miles, the Chiltipin San Fernando Cks WS SCS Site 9 Dam has a spillway width of 208 feet and is equipped with slide and uncontrolled outlet gates. Although the dam's hazard potential and condition assessment are not available, it is considered to have a moderate risk level. The Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers oversees the management and monitoring of this critical infrastructure, ensuring the safety and protection of the surrounding communities from potential flooding events.

15-Day Long Term Forecast


Year Completed

1961

Dam Length

3200

Dam Height

18

River Or Stream

TR-MUERTO CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

18

Drainage Area

3.15

Nid Storage

1412

Structural Height

18

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

18
       
Seasonal Comparison

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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. 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.
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