Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 98 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 98 Dam, located in Milford, Texas, along Mill Creek, was completed in 1960 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a crucial flood risk reduction structure in the area.
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Summary
This earth dam stands at 50 feet in height and spans 1,975 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 3,973 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 375 acre-feet. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 162 feet and outlet gates including a slide and two uncontrolled gates.
Managed by local government authorities and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 98 Dam has undergone regular inspections, with the most recent assessment in April 2021 rating its condition as fair. The dam is designed to control debris and reduce flood risks in the region, with a moderate hazard potential level assessed. While the dam is not under the jurisdiction of the USACE, it plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding area from potential inundation during periods of high water flow.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will appreciate the strategic placement and design of the Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 98 Dam, which contributes to the overall management of water flow and flood control along Mill Creek. The earth dam's construction and operation align with state permitting and regulatory requirements, ensuring its effectiveness in mitigating flood risks and protecting the local community. As climate-related challenges continue to impact water resources, the Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 98 Dam stands as a key infrastructure element in safeguarding the area against potential flooding events.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
1975 |
Dam Height |
50 |
River Or Stream |
MILL CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
63 |
Hydraulic Height |
50 |
Drainage Area |
18.5 |
Nid Storage |
3973 |
Structural Height |
50 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
50 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 98 Dam