Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 85b Dam, located in Ellis County, Texas, stands as a crucial piece of infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks along the Bell Branch river.
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Completed in 1968, this earth dam stretches 915 feet in length and reaches a height of 68 feet, providing a storage capacity of 2,266 acre-feet for floodwaters. The dam serves a dual purpose of debris control and flood risk reduction, safeguarding the surrounding area from potential inundation during heavy rainfall events.
Managed by local government authorities and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 85b Dam has been identified as having a moderate risk level. With a spillway width of 94 feet and uncontrolled outlet gates, the dam is equipped to handle a maximum discharge of 9,430 cubic feet per second. Despite its importance in flood protection, the dam's hazard potential, condition assessment, and emergency action plan readiness remain unspecified, underscoring the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued effectiveness in safeguarding the region from water-related hazards.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
915 |
Dam Height |
68 |
River Or Stream |
BELL BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
22 |
Hydraulic Height |
68 |
Drainage Area |
5.23 |
Nid Storage |
2266 |
Structural Height |
68 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
68 |