Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 92 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 92 Dam, located in Ellis County, Texas, was completed in 1960 and is owned by the local government.


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Summary

The dam, with a height of 28 feet and a length of 1960 feet, serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Chambers Creek. Designed by USDA NRCS, this earth dam with a buttress core helps control debris and reduces the risk of flooding in the area.

The dam has a storage capacity of 717 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 15 acres, with a drainage area of 1.48 square miles. Despite not having a spillway, the dam is equipped with one outlet gate. The risk assessment for this dam is classified as high (2), but the hazard potential is not available. The condition assessment is not rated, and there are no emergency action plans in place. With the State of Texas regulating and inspecting the dam, it plays a crucial role in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in the region.

As a vital infrastructure for flood control, the Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 92 Dam demonstrates the collaborative efforts between local and state agencies to ensure the safety and efficiency of water resource management. With its strategic location along the Chambers Creek and the involvement of USDA NRCS in its design, this earth dam stands as a key asset in protecting the surrounding community from potential flooding events. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the importance of well-maintained structures like this dam becomes increasingly evident in safeguarding against natural disasters and preserving the ecological balance of the region.

Year Completed

1960

Dam Length

1960

Dam Height

28

River Or Stream

TR-CHAMBERS CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

15

Hydraulic Height

28

Drainage Area

1.48

Nid Storage

717

Structural Height

28

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

28
       
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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. 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

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, 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.