Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 75b Dam dam
Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 75b Dam
Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 75b Dam, located in Ellis County, Texas, is a vital structure designed by the USDA NRCS primarily for flood risk reduction along the Valley Branch. Completed in 1972, this earth dam stands at a height of 40 feet and stretches 2633 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 4729 acre-feet. Its purpose extends beyond flood control to include debris control, irrigation, and maintaining a normal storage capacity of 200 acre-feet.
The dam's spillway, with a width of 302 feet, is uncontrolled, allowing for the safe release of excess water during heavy rainfall events. It underwent structural modifications in 2010, enhancing its overall performance and resilience. While the dam's hazard potential is not available, its risk assessment stands at a moderate level (3), indicating a need for continual monitoring and management to ensure its effectiveness in mitigating potential flooding risks.
Despite its age, Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 75b Dam remains a crucial component in the water resource infrastructure of the region, serving as a critical line of defense against flooding and safeguarding downstream communities. With state regulatory oversight from TCEQ and regular inspections in place, the dam continues to fulfill its purpose of protecting lives and properties from the impacts of extreme weather events, showcasing the importance of proactive management of water resources in the face of a changing climate.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 75b Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Waxahachie Ck At Waxahachie | 11 cfs | → |
| Mountain Ck Nr Venus | 2 cfs | → |
| Richland Ck At Hwy 22 Nr Mertens | 309 cfs | → |
| Chambers Ck At Fm 55 Nr Avalon | 3 cfs | → |
| Nolan Rv At Blum | 78 cfs | → |
| Walnut Ck Nr Mansfield | 50 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 75b Dam.
Boat launches
- Lakeshore Drive Waxahachie
- Lakeshore Drive 101, Waxahachie
- Old Park Road Ellis County
- Country Club Road 2412, Cleburne
- Hagler Road 3034-3098, Cleburne
- High View Marina Road, Ennis
Campgrounds
- Waxahachie - Bardwell Lake
- Mott - Bardwell Lake
- Highview - Bardwell Lake
- Pecan Point - Navarro Mills Reservoir
- Wolf Creek - Navarro Mills Reservoir
- Hord's Edge
Fishing spots
Track Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 75b Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 75b Dam
Where does the data for Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 75b Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Not Available hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
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