Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 72 Dam Dam
Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 72 Dam
Located in Hill, Texas, the Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 72 Dam is a critical piece of infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks along the Itasca Creek. Completed in 1963, this earth dam stands at a height of 40 feet and spans a length of 2048 feet, providing a storage capacity of 2682 acre-feet. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, the dam also supports irrigation in the surrounding area.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 72 Dam is equipped with uncontrolled spillways and two outlet gates. With a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam's condition is currently not rated, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance. Despite its age, this essential structure continues to play a crucial role in safeguarding the local community from potential flooding events and ensuring water resource management in the region.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the significance of infrastructure like the Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 72 Dam is paramount in recognizing the interconnectedness of water systems and their impact on the environment. With its strategic location and design, this dam serves as a vital component in the overall water management strategy for Hill, Texas, underscoring the importance of sustainable and resilient infrastructure in the face of changing climate patterns.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 72 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Richland Ck At Hwy 22 Nr Mertens | 306 cfs | → |
| Nolan Rv At Blum | 12 cfs | → |
| Mountain Ck Nr Venus | 0 cfs | → |
| Waxahachie Ck At Waxahachie | 18 cfs | → |
| White Rk Ck At Fm 308 Nr Irene | 466 cfs | → |
| Aquilla Ck Abv Aquilla | 64 cfs | → |
About Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 72 Dam
Where does the data for Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 72 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 below 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.
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.