Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 13 Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyEllis
Nearest CityWAXAHACHIE
River/StreamIRVING BRANCH
Coordinates32.41924, -96.88595

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height40 ft
Dam Height40 ft
Dam Length1,460 ft
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage897 acre-ft
Max Storage897 acre-ft
Normal Storage172 acre-ft
Surface Area24 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge3,549 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerELLIS COUNTY;ELLIS PRAIRIE SWCD
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection07/18/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX01274
Federal IDTX01274
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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