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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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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