Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 9 Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyEllis
Nearest CitySARDIS
River/StreamTR-WAXAHACHIE CREEK
Coordinates32.42666, -96.91026

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height51 ft
Dam Height51 ft
Dam Length1,502 ft
Year Completed1959 (67 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,281 acre-ft
Max Storage1,281 acre-ft
Normal Storage129 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge9,799 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerELLIS COUNTY;ELLIS PRAIRIE SWCD
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection12/01/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX01270
Federal IDTX01270
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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