Chandler Dam is an earth dam located in Concho County, Texas, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 16 ft16 ft tall and 780 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Chandler Dam
The primary purpose of Chandler Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Gail D Odom Et Ux (private). It impounds the Dry Hollow.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 780 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 310 acre-feet. Completed in 1954, 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 | Concho |
| River/Stream | Dry Hollow |
| Coordinates | 31.51467, -100.01344 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 780 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 310 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 310 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Gail D Odom Et Ux |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01649 |
| Federal ID | TX01649 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |