Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 121e Dam, located in Navarro, Texas, is a vital infrastructure designed by USDA NRCS to address flood risk reduction along the TR-WAXAHACHIE SLOUGH river.
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Completed in 1962, this Earth type dam stands at a structural height of 24 feet and spans 807 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 181 acre-feet. The dam is under the regulatory oversight of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and is designated as a state-regulated structure.
With a high risk assessment rating of 2, Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 121e Dam serves as a critical component in mitigating flood hazards in the region. Despite lacking an official condition rating, the dam's primary purpose and design elements, such as the buttress core and unlisted foundation, underscore its resilience to potential risks. While the dam does not feature a spillway, its strategic placement on the Waxahachie Slough ensures effective water management within its 0.37 square mile drainage area, benefiting local communities and ecosystems.
The presence of Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 121e Dam exemplifies the collaborative efforts between local government and federal agencies in safeguarding water resources and enhancing climate resilience in Texas. As climate change impacts intensify, the importance of maintaining and upgrading such critical infrastructure to meet evolving challenges becomes increasingly apparent. The dam's role in flood risk reduction and water management underscores its significance in ensuring the safety and sustainability of the surrounding environment.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
807 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WAXAHACHIE SLOUGH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Drainage Area |
0.37 |
Nid Storage |
181 |
Structural Height |
24 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
24 |
Chambers Ck Nr Rice
|
11cfs |
Waxahachie Ck Nr Bardwell
|
1cfs |
Trinity Rv At W Cedar Creek Pkwy Nr Dosser
|
1560cfs |
Chambers Ck At Fm 55 Nr Avalon
|
8cfs |
Trinity Rv Nr Rosser
|
1360cfs |
Richland Ck Nr Dawson
|
4cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Mott - Bardwell Lake
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Highview - Bardwell Lake
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Waxahachie - Bardwell Lake
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