Located in Ellis, Texas, the Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam is a critical piece of infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS to primarily reduce flood risk along the TR-Waxahachie Creek.
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Completed in 1958, this earth dam stands at a height of 40 feet and stretches 1609 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 1159 acre-feet and a drainage area of 2.02 square miles. The dam's spillway, with a width of 126 feet, is uncontrolled and can handle a maximum discharge of 1340 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam is inspected every five years to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. While the dam's hazard potential and condition assessment are currently not available, it is classified as having a moderate risk level. With a focus on flood risk reduction and debris control, this dam serves as a crucial asset in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events along the TR-Waxahachie Creek.
Year Completed |
1958 |
Dam Length |
1609 |
Dam Height |
40 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WAXAHACHIE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
25 |
Hydraulic Height |
40 |
Drainage Area |
2.02 |
Nid Storage |
1159 |
Structural Height |
40 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
40 |