Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 131rev Dam
Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 131rev Dam is an earth dam located in Navarro County, Texas, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 131rev Dam
The primary purpose of Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 131rev 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 Pecan Branch.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 1,080 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 641 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Navarro |
| River/Stream | Pecan Branch |
| Coordinates | 32.17891, -96.41472 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,080 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 641 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 641 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | NAVARRO COUNTY;NAVARRO SWCD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04923 |
| Federal ID | TX04923 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |