Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 29 Dam, located in Ellis County, Texas, is a vital structure designed and constructed by the USDA NRCS in 1961 for flood risk reduction along the TR-Waxahachie Creek.
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With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction and debris control, this earthen dam stands at a height of 29 feet and spans a length of 1840 feet, providing a storage capacity of 1326 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular state inspections and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and functionality.
Despite its critical role in flood risk reduction, Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 29 Dam does not have a spillway and is classified with a high risk assessment level of 2. The dam is equipped with one outlet gate and serves as a key infrastructure for managing water flow in the region. The dam's location along the Waxahachie Creek underscores its significance in protecting the surrounding community and infrastructure from potential flooding events. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, monitoring and maintaining the condition of this dam is essential for safeguarding the local ecosystem and mitigating flood hazards in the area.
Year Completed |
1961 |
Dam Length |
1840 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WAXAHACHIE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
26 |
Hydraulic Height |
29 |
Drainage Area |
2.48 |
Nid Storage |
1326 |
Structural Height |
29 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
29 |
Waxahachie Ck Nr Bardwell
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1cfs |
Chambers Ck Nr Rice
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15cfs |
Chambers Ck At Fm 55 Nr Avalon
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12cfs |
Waxahachie Ck At Waxahachie
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8cfs |
Trinity Rv Nr Rosser
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1750cfs |
Trinity Rv At W Cedar Creek Pkwy Nr Dosser
|
2000cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Mott - Bardwell Lake
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Highview - Bardwell Lake
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Waxahachie - Bardwell Lake
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