Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 53 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in Ellis, Texas, the Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 53 Dam stands as a crucial structure for flood risk reduction along the East Fork Chambers Creek.


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Summary

Constructed in 1968 by the USDA NRCS, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 32 feet and spans a length of 2800 feet, with a storage capacity of 3283 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, serving as a vital defense against potential debris and flooding in the region.

With a fair condition assessment as of April 2021, the Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 53 Dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), ensuring its compliance with state standards for inspection, permitting, and enforcement. The dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates for effective water management, with a moderate risk assessment rating. While the hazard potential is not available, the dam's design and construction by the Natural Resources Conservation Service reflect a commitment to safeguarding the local community from potential water-related risks.

As a key component of the flood control infrastructure in the area, the Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 53 Dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and protecting the surrounding communities from flooding events. With ongoing inspections and maintenance, this structure continues to provide essential flood risk reduction benefits, highlighting the importance of sustainable water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.

Year Completed

1968

Dam Length

2800

Dam Height

32

River Or Stream

EAST FORK CHAMBERS CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

53

Hydraulic Height

32

Drainage Area

4.35

Nid Storage

3283

Structural Height

32

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

32
       
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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.