Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 122b Dam
Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 122b Dam is an earth dam located in Navarro County, Texas, built in 1970. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 122b Dam
The primary purpose of Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 122b 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 Navarro County;navarro Swcd (local government). It impounds the Tr-chambers Creek.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 2,150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 31 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,131 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/22/2018.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Navarro |
| River/Stream | Tr-chambers Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.19578, -96.60023 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,131 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,131 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 162 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,615 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | NAVARRO COUNTY;NAVARRO SWCD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/22/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02600 |
| Federal ID | TX02600 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |