Chiltipin San Fernando Cks WS SCS Site 1 Dam
Texas — Jim Wells County — AMARGOSA CREEK
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Jim Wells |
| River | AMARGOSA CREEK |
| Coordinates | 27.92453, -98.17763 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,800 ft |
| NID Storage | 5,578 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,578 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 70 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | February 2, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1959 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | JIM 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.