Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 81 Dam dam
Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 81 Dam
Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 81 Dam, located in Ellis County, Texas, is a crucial structure designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along Bee Creek. Completed in 1967, this earth dam stands at a height of 56 feet and spans 1260 feet, providing storage of up to 1808 acre-feet of water. The primary purpose of the dam is flood risk reduction, with additional functions including debris control and water storage for the surrounding area.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 81 Dam plays a significant role in protecting the community from potential flooding events. Despite being rated with a high risk level, the dam's condition is currently not assessed, highlighting the need for regular inspections and risk management measures. With no spillway and limited discharge capacity, the dam serves as a vital structure for water resource management in the region.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 81 Dam presents a fascinating case study of infrastructure designed to mitigate flood risks and enhance water storage capabilities in a vulnerable area. The collaboration between federal agencies, local government, and regulatory bodies underscores the importance of maintaining and monitoring such critical structures to ensure the safety and well-being of the surrounding community. By learning from and engaging with projects like this dam, we can better understand the interconnectedness of water resources, climate resilience, and infrastructure development.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 81 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Waxahachie Ck At Waxahachie | 6 cfs | → |
| Chambers Ck At Fm 55 Nr Avalon | 3 cfs | → |
| Richland Ck At Hwy 22 Nr Mertens | 309 cfs | → |
| Waxahachie Ck Nr Bardwell | 2 cfs | → |
| Mountain Ck Nr Venus | 0 cfs | → |
| White Rk Ck At Fm 308 Nr Irene | 498 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 81 Dam.
Boat launches
- Lakeshore Drive Waxahachie
- Lakeshore Drive 101, Waxahachie
- Old Park Road Ellis County
- High View Marina Road, Ennis
- Ellis County
- Beach Road Ennis
Campgrounds
- Waxahachie - Bardwell Lake
- Mott - Bardwell Lake
- Highview - Bardwell Lake
- Pecan Point - Navarro Mills Reservoir
- Wolf Creek - Navarro Mills Reservoir
- Oak Park - Navarro Mills Reservoir
Fishing spots
Track Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 81 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 81 Dam
Where does the data for Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 81 Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Not Available hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 81 Dam.