Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 19 Dam in Ellis County, Texas, was completed in 1957 and is managed by the USDA NRCS.
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The dam, situated on TR-Mustang Creek, serves primarily for flood risk reduction and debris control. With a height of 26 feet and a length of 1404 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 694 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 51 acres.
Owned by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 19 Dam has a high risk assessment rating. The dam structure is primarily earth with a buttress core type and no spillway. Despite not being rated for condition assessment, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region and ensuring public safety from potential flooding events.
As a vital infrastructure in the Fort Worth District, Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 19 Dam has not been modified in recent years and does not have an emergency action plan in place. With its significant flood risk reduction capabilities and state-regulated oversight, the dam remains a key asset in water resource management for Ellis County, Texas.
Year Completed |
1957 |
Dam Length |
1404 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MUSTANG CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
51 |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Drainage Area |
0.98 |
Nid Storage |
694 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
26 |
Waxahachie Ck At Waxahachie
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7cfs |
Waxahachie Ck Nr Bardwell
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1cfs |
Chambers Ck At Fm 55 Nr Avalon
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8cfs |
Trinity Rv Nr Rosser
|
1360cfs |
Chambers Ck Nr Rice
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11cfs |
Trinity Rv At W Cedar Creek Pkwy Nr Dosser
|
1560cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Waxahachie - Bardwell Lake
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Highview - Bardwell Lake
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Mott - Bardwell Lake
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