Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 24 Dam, located in Ellis County, Texas, is a critical infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks along the TR-WAXAHACHIE CREEK.
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Completed in 1975, this earth dam stands at a height of 27 feet and stretches across 934 feet, providing a storage capacity of 638 acre-feet. The primary purpose of this structure is flood risk reduction, with additional functions including debris control.
Despite its vital role in safeguarding the local area from potential flooding, the dam's hazard potential and condition assessment are currently not available or rated. However, the risk assessment for Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 24 Dam indicates a high risk level (2), highlighting the importance of continued monitoring and maintenance. As a state-regulated structure, oversight and inspection by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations to protect surrounding communities and the environment.
Year Completed |
1975 |
Dam Length |
934 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WAXAHACHIE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
20 |
Hydraulic Height |
27 |
Drainage Area |
1.11 |
Nid Storage |
638 |
Structural Height |
27 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
27 |
Waxahachie Ck At Waxahachie
|
7cfs |
Waxahachie Ck Nr Bardwell
|
1cfs |
Chambers Ck At Fm 55 Nr Avalon
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8cfs |
Chambers Ck Nr Rice
|
11cfs |
Trinity Rv Nr Rosser
|
1360cfs |
Richland Ck At Hwy 22 Nr Mertens
|
338cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
|---|---|---|
Waxahachie - Bardwell Lake
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Highview - Bardwell Lake
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Mott - Bardwell Lake
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