Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 115 Dam, located in Ellis, Texas, was completed in 1959 with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-ONION CREEK.
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Designed by USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at 21 feet high and spans 1153 feet in length, providing storage capacity of 829 acre-feet. The dam's core type is buttress, and it is state regulated by TCEQ with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place.
Despite being rated as "Not Available" in terms of hazard potential and "Not Rated" in condition assessment, Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 115 Dam poses a high risk level of 2. The dam does not have a spillway and is equipped with none outlet gates. The surrounding area covers 30 acres with a drainage area of 1.46 square miles. While the dam is not operated by the USACE, it serves as a critical infrastructure for flood control and debris management in the region.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 115 Dam offers a fascinating case study in earth dam design and management. With its historical significance in flood risk reduction and the challenges it faces in terms of risk assessment and potential hazard, this dam serves as a reminder of the importance of sustainable water resource management practices in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1959 |
Dam Length |
1153 |
Dam Height |
21 |
River Or Stream |
TR-ONION CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
30 |
Hydraulic Height |
21 |
Drainage Area |
1.46 |
Nid Storage |
829 |
Structural Height |
21 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
21 |
Waxahachie Ck Nr Bardwell
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1cfs |
Chambers Ck At Fm 55 Nr Avalon
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8cfs |
Chambers Ck Nr Rice
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11cfs |
Waxahachie Ck At Waxahachie
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7cfs |
Richland Ck At Hwy 22 Nr Mertens
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338cfs |
Trinity Rv Nr Rosser
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1360cfs |
| 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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