Chiltipin-san Fernando Cks Ws Scs Site 2 Dam
Chiltipin-san Fernando Cks Ws Scs Site 2 Dam is an earth dam located in Duval County, Texas, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Chiltipin-san Fernando Cks Ws Scs Site 2 Dam
The primary purpose of Chiltipin-san Fernando Cks Ws Scs Site 2 Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Duval County Commissioners Court (local government). It impounds the Chiltipin Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 3,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 58 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 9,489 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 23 square miles. Completed in 1961, 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 | Duval |
| River/Stream | Chiltipin Creek |
| Coordinates | 27.94708, -98.31064 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 9,489 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 9,489 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 58 acres |
| Drainage Area | 23 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | DUVAL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01938 |
| Federal ID | TX01938 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |