Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 55 Dam dam
Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 55 Dam
Located in Ellis, Texas, the Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 55 Dam is a critical piece of infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risk along the Mesquite Branch. Completed in 1957, this earth dam stands at a height of 29 feet and spans 2875 feet, providing essential storage capacity of 1698 acre-feet to protect the surrounding area. The primary purpose of the dam is flood risk reduction, with additional benefits including debris control and water storage.
Managed by local government agencies and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 55 Dam plays a vital role in protecting the community from potential hazards. Despite its high risk classification, the dam's condition is currently not rated, highlighting the need for regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its continued effectiveness. With no spillway and limited outlet gates, the dam relies on its design and construction to manage water flow and reduce the risk of overflow during periods of heavy rainfall.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 55 Dam serves as a fascinating example of engineering ingenuity in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in a vulnerable area. With its long history of providing essential flood protection and storage capacity, this dam stands as a testament to the importance of proactive infrastructure development in the face of changing environmental conditions. As efforts to address climate change and protect water resources continue, the Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 55 Dam remains a critical asset in safeguarding the community and surrounding areas from potential flooding events.
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 55 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Waxahachie Ck At Waxahachie | 15 cfs | → |
| Mountain Ck Nr Venus | 4 cfs | → |
| Walnut Ck Nr Mansfield | 19 cfs | → |
| Chambers Ck At Fm 55 Nr Avalon | 7 cfs | → |
| Richland Ck At Hwy 22 Nr Mertens | 309 cfs | → |
| Waxahachie Ck Nr Bardwell | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 55 Dam.
Boat launches
- Lakeshore Drive Waxahachie
- Lakeshore Drive 101, Waxahachie
- Old Park Road Ellis County
- Park Road 1, Grand Prairie
- Road 1, Grand Prairie
- High View Marina Road, Ennis
Campgrounds
- Waxahachie - Bardwell Lake
- Highview - Bardwell Lake
- Mott - Bardwell Lake
- Hord's Edge
- Buffalo Run
- Ghost Tree
Fishing spots
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About Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 55 Dam
Where does the data for Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 55 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 55 Dam.