Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 100 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 100 Dam, located in Ellis County, Texas, was completed in 1964 by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Flat Rock Branch.
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Summary
This earth dam stands at a height of 45 feet and has a length of 1690 feet, providing storage capacity of 3489 acre-feet. The dam is equipped with uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates to manage excess water flow during heavy rainfall events.
The dam's drainage area covers 7.78 square miles, with a maximum discharge capacity of 16,084 cubic feet per second. Despite not having a hazard potential rating, the dam is considered to have a moderate risk level. The TCEQ oversees the regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement of the dam to ensure its safe operation and maintenance. While the dam's condition assessment is not rated, it remains an essential infrastructure for debris control and flood risk reduction in the area.
Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 100 Dam serves as a vital asset for managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in Ellis County. As climate change continues to impact the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, the proper maintenance and monitoring of this dam are crucial to protect downstream communities and ecosystems. With its strategic location and design features, this dam plays a key role in safeguarding the local area from potential flooding events and ensuring water resource sustainability in the region.
Year Completed |
1964 |
Dam Length |
1690 |
Dam Height |
45 |
River Or Stream |
FLAT ROCK BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
39 |
Hydraulic Height |
45 |
Drainage Area |
7.78 |
Nid Storage |
3489 |
Structural Height |
45 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
45 |
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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 100 Dam