Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 2f Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 2f Dam, located in Ellis County, Texas, along the North Prong Creek, serves as a critical infrastructure for flood risk reduction.


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Summary

Built in 1960 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 46 feet and spans 1495 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 2722 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose also includes debris control, recreation, and water supply for the surrounding area.

Managed by the TCEQ, the Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 2f Dam has been inspected periodically, with the last assessment in 2014 rating its condition as fair. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway, slide and sluice gates, and has undergone structural modifications in 2013. With a moderate risk assessment rating, emergency action plans are in place, although further updates are needed to meet guidelines. Overall, the Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 2f Dam plays a crucial role in protecting the local community from potential flooding events.

Years Modified

2013 - Structural

Year Completed

1960

Dam Length

1495

Dam Height

46

River Or Stream

NORTH PRONG CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

70

Hydraulic Height

46

Drainage Area

5.1

Nid Storage

2722

Structural Height

46

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

46
       
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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.