Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 120a Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 120a Dam, located in Navarro County, Texas, is a crucial structure designed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks along the Chambers Creek.


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Summary

Completed in 1983, this earth dam stands at a height of 39 feet and stretches 550 feet in length, offering flood risk reduction benefits to the local community. With a storage capacity of 198 acre-feet, the dam plays a vital role in managing water flow and protecting the surrounding areas from potential flooding events.

Operated by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 120a Dam is designed to withstand high-risk situations, with a hazard potential rating of "Not Available" and a risk assessment of "High (2)". While the dam has not been inspected recently and is currently not rated for its condition, it remains a significant infrastructure for water resource management in the region. With its primary purpose being flood risk reduction, the dam serves as a critical asset in maintaining the safety and stability of the Chambers Creek watershed.

Although lacking a spillway, this dam serves as a key component in the flood control system for Navarro County, Texas. Its strategic location and design by the Natural Resources Conservation Service ensure that it continues to provide essential flood protection and water management benefits to the local community. As climate change continues to impact water resources and weather patterns, structures like Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 120a Dam play a crucial role in safeguarding against potential flooding and ensuring the resilience of the region's water infrastructure.

Year Completed

1983

Dam Length

550

Dam Height

39

River Or Stream

TR-CHAMBERS CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

3.5

Hydraulic Height

39

Drainage Area

371

Nid Storage

198

Structural Height

41

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

41
       
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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.