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Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 4 Dam, located in Ellis County, Texas, serves as a critical infrastructure for flood risk reduction along the TR-Waxahachie Creek.
Built in 1958 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 29 feet and has a length of 1268 feet, providing a storage capacity of 561 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, with additional benefits including debris control and water storage for the surrounding area.
Despite being classified as having a fair condition assessment in 2014, the dam is regularly inspected by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam features a spillway with a width of 51 feet and outlet gates for controlled water release. While the hazard potential is listed as not available, a moderate risk assessment rating of 3 highlights the importance of continued monitoring and maintenance to mitigate potential risks associated with the dam's operation.
As a vital component of the local water resource management system, Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 4 Dam plays a crucial role in protecting the community from flooding events and ensuring a sustainable water supply for the region. With its history of serving the area for over six decades, the dam's design and construction by the Natural Resources Conservation Service demonstrate a commitment to effective flood control measures and environmental stewardship in the face of changing climate patterns and increasing water resource challenges.
Mountain Ck Nr Venus
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2cfs |
Walnut Ck Nr Mansfield
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7cfs |
Waxahachie Ck At Waxahachie
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32cfs |
Mountain Ck At Grand Prairie
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15cfs |
W Fk Trinity Rv At Grand Prairie
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605cfs |
Village Ck At Everman
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19cfs |
Year Completed |
1958 |
Dam Length |
1268 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WAXAHACHIE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
39 |
Hydraulic Height |
29 |
Drainage Area |
0.91 |
Nid Storage |
561 |
Structural Height |
29 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
29 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Buffalo Run
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Hord's Edge
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Ghost Tree
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Sailer's Point
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Hillcrest
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Sam Houston
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Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 4 Dam
Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 3 Dam
Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam
Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 2b Dam
Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 2a Dam
Daniel Gss
Joe Pool Lk Nr Duncanville
Lk Waxahachie Nr Waxahachie
Mountain Ck Lk Nr Grand Prairie
Lk Arlington At Arlington
Bardwell Lk Nr Ennis
Lk Pat Cleburne Nr Cleburne