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.
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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.
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 |