Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 20 Dam dam
Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 20 Dam
Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam, located in Ellis County, Texas, is a vital structure designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along the Wolf Branch river. Completed in 1957, this earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet and spans 1237 feet, providing essential protection to the surrounding area. With a storage capacity of 1185 acre-feet and a normal storage volume of 178 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and debris control in the region.
Maintained by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment but is considered to have a high risk level. Despite the absence of a spillway, this dam serves its primary purpose effectively, showcasing the importance of strategic infrastructure in mitigating flood risks. With no history of modifications or hazard potential, this dam stands as a testament to responsible water resource management in the region.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to monitor and analyze the impact of dams on local ecosystems and communities, Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam stands as a noteworthy example of effective flood risk reduction infrastructure. With its strategic design, considerable storage capacity, and regulatory oversight, this dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential flooding events. As efforts to assess and manage risk levels for such structures continue, Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam remains a key focal point for understanding the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience in Texas.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 20 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Waxahachie Ck Nr Bardwell | 1 cfs | → |
| Waxahachie Ck At Waxahachie | 15 cfs | → |
| Chambers Ck At Fm 55 Nr Avalon | 7 cfs | → |
| Chambers Ck Nr Rice | 18 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv Nr Rosser | 3,400 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv At W Cedar Creek Pkwy Nr Dosser | 2,950 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 20 Dam.
Boat launches
- Old Park Road Ellis County
- Beach Road Ennis
- High View Marina Road, Ennis
- Beach Road, Ennis
- Ellis County
- Lakeshore Drive 101, Waxahachie
Campgrounds
- Waxahachie - Bardwell Lake
- Highview - Bardwell Lake
- Mott - Bardwell Lake
- Wolf Creek - Navarro Mills Reservoir
- Pecan Point - Navarro Mills Reservoir
- Oak Park - Navarro Mills Reservoir
Fishing spots
Track Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 20 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 20 Dam
Where does the data for Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 20 Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Not Available hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 20 Dam.