Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 95 Dam dam
Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 95 Dam
Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 95 Dam, located in Ellis County, Texas, is a vital structure designed by the USDA NRCS to reduce flood risks along the Chambers Creek. Completed in 1961, this earth dam stands at a height of 29 feet and stretches 1500 feet in length, providing crucial flood control measures for the surrounding area. With a storage capacity of 566 acre-feet and a normal storage of 50 acre-feet, the dam plays a significant role in managing water flow and reducing debris in the region.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 95 Dam serves as an essential infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the Fort Worth District. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's condition remains unrated, highlighting the need for ongoing assessment and maintenance to ensure its reliability and safety. With a risk assessment of 2 (high), it is crucial for stakeholders and authorities to implement risk management measures and emergency preparedness plans to mitigate potential threats and ensure the dam's effectiveness in safeguarding the community in case of emergencies.
As a key component of water resource management in Texas, Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 95 Dam underscores the importance of sustainable infrastructure for climate resilience and disaster prevention. By understanding the dam's design, purpose, and operational characteristics, water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the critical role it plays in protecting lives and property from flooding events along the Chambers Creek. With proper oversight and maintenance, this dam continues to be a valuable asset in maintaining the water balance and ensuring the safety of the local community in Ellis County.
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 95 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chambers Ck At Fm 55 Nr Avalon | 7 cfs | → |
| Waxahachie Ck Nr Bardwell | 1 cfs | → |
| Chambers Ck Nr Rice | 18 cfs | → |
| Richland Ck At Hwy 22 Nr Mertens | 309 cfs | → |
| Waxahachie Ck At Waxahachie | 15 cfs | → |
| White Rk Ck At Fm 308 Nr Irene | 498 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 95 Dam.
Boat launches
- Ellis County
- High View Marina Road, Ennis
- Beach Road, Ennis
- Beach Road Ennis
- Old Park Road Ellis County
- Lakeshore Drive 101, Waxahachie
Campgrounds
- Mott - Bardwell Lake
- Highview - Bardwell Lake
- Waxahachie - Bardwell Lake
- Wolf Creek - Navarro Mills Reservoir
- Pecan Point - Navarro Mills Reservoir
- Oak Park - Navarro Mills Reservoir
Fishing spots
Track Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 95 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 95 Dam
Where does the data for Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 95 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
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 95 Dam.