Chamberlain Dam
Chamberlain Dam is an earth dam located in Hall County, Texas, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Chamberlain Dam
The primary purpose of Chamberlain Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by John E Chamberlain Et Al (private). It impounds the Buffalo Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 990 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 350 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Hall |
| River/Stream | Buffalo Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.44167, -100.80833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 990 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JOHN E CHAMBERLAIN ET AL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03715 |
| Federal ID | TX03715 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |