Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 15 Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyEllis
Nearest CityWAXAHACHIE
River/StreamTR-WAXAHACHIE CREEK
Coordinates32.39244, -96.87892

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height50 ft
Dam Height50 ft
Dam Length1,940 ft
Year Completed1959 (67 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage805 acre-ft
Max Storage805 acre-ft
Normal Storage126 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge6,077 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDTX01275
Federal IDTX01275
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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