Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 77 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
The Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 77 Dam, located in Ellis, Texas, was completed in 1967 by the USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the East Fork Wealthy Branch.
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Summary
This earth dam stands at a height of 38 feet with a structural height of 44 feet and a length of 975 feet, providing storage capacity of 1154 acre-feet. Despite being unlisted for hazard potential and condition assessment, the dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), ensuring its operational safety and integrity.
With a drainage area of 3.04 square miles and a surface area of 20.8 acres, the Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 77 Dam plays a critical role in debris control and flood risk reduction for the local community. The dam does not have a spillway and features none outlet gates, suggesting a reliance on its structure for flood control. Although the risk assessment categorizes the dam as high risk, further details on risk management measures, emergency action plans, and inundation maps are not available, highlighting the need for comprehensive safety protocols and continued monitoring of this essential water resource infrastructure.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the importance of dams like Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 77 Dam in mitigating flood risks and protecting communities is crucial. By recognizing the role of regulatory agencies like TCEQ in ensuring the safety and effectiveness of these structures, we can advocate for sustainable water management practices and proactive risk mitigation strategies to safeguard our water resources in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1967 |
Dam Length |
975 |
Dam Height |
38 |
River Or Stream |
EAST FORK WEALTHY BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
20.8 |
Hydraulic Height |
38 |
Drainage Area |
3.04 |
Nid Storage |
1154 |
Structural Height |
44 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
44 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Waxahachie Ck At Waxahachie
|
7cfs |
Richland Ck At Hwy 22 Nr Mertens
|
338cfs |
Mountain Ck Nr Venus
|
1cfs |
Chambers Ck At Fm 55 Nr Avalon
|
8cfs |
White Rk Ck At Fm 308 Nr Irene
|
515cfs |
Nolan Rv At Blum
|
7cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 77 Dam