Chiltipin-San Fernando Cks WS SCS Site 4 Dam

Texas — Jim Wells County — CHILTIPIN CREEK

Location

StateTexas
CountyJim Wells
RiverCHILTIPIN CREEK
Coordinates27.89256, -98.16721

Physical Characteristics

NID Height49 ft
Dam Height49 ft
Dam Length6,420 ft
NID Storage17,023 acre-ft
Max Storage17,023 acre-ft
Surface Area65 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionMarch 6, 2024
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1975
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerJIM WELLS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT;JIM WELLS COUNTY SWCD

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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