Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 12 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam, located in Waxahachie, Texas, is a crucial structure designed by the USDA NRCS to address flood risk reduction in the area.


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Summary

Completed in 1959, this earth dam stands at a height of 35 feet and has a length of 1469 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 920 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Lone Elm Branch and is under the regulatory authority of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 54 feet and is equipped with two uncontrolled outlets and one valve outlet. While the hazard potential and condition assessment of the dam are not currently rated, it undergoes inspections every five years, with the last one conducted in August 2014. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, highlighting the importance of ongoing risk management measures to ensure its continued safety and effectiveness in flood risk mitigation for the surrounding area.

With its strategic location and design, Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam plays a vital role in protecting the community from potential flood events. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the details and functions of such structures is essential in appreciating the efforts made to safeguard our environment and infrastructure from the impacts of extreme weather conditions.

Years Modified

2011 - Other

Year Completed

1959

Dam Length

1469

Dam Height

35

River Or Stream

LONE ELM BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

19

Hydraulic Height

35

Drainage Area

1.5

Nid Storage

920

Structural Height

35

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 2, Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Rock, Soil

Nid Height

35
       
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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.