Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 68 Dam, located in Hill, Texas, is a key infrastructure managed by local government authorities for flood risk reduction along the TR-MAJORS BRANCH river.
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Built in 1974 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 31 feet and has a length of 1542 feet, with a storage capacity of 505 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is to mitigate flooding in the area, with a spillway width of 72 feet to control water discharge during heavy rainfall events.
Despite its fair condition assessment as of April 2021, Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 68 Dam is regularly inspected by the TCEQ to ensure its structural integrity and operational effectiveness. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 87 acre-feet, serving as a crucial water resource management asset for the region. With a moderate risk assessment rating and no available hazard potential information, the dam plays a critical role in safeguarding the surrounding communities from potential flood events, highlighting the importance of proactive risk management and emergency preparedness measures in water resource and climate resilience planning.
Year Completed |
1974 |
Dam Length |
1542 |
Dam Height |
31 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MAJORS BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
31 |
Drainage Area |
0.93 |
Nid Storage |
505 |
Structural Height |
31 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
31 |
Nolan Rv At Blum
|
7cfs |
Mountain Ck Nr Venus
|
1cfs |
Richland Ck At Hwy 22 Nr Mertens
|
338cfs |
Aquilla Ck Abv Aquilla
|
1cfs |
Waxahachie Ck At Waxahachie
|
7cfs |
White Rk Ck At Fm 308 Nr Irene
|
515cfs |