Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 16 Dam

High HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyEllis
River/StreamSOUTH PRONG CREEK
Coordinates32.40992, -96.97003

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height42 ft
Dam Height42 ft
Dam Length1,285 ft
Year Completed1959 (67 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,749 acre-ft
Max Storage1,749 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,012 acre-ft
Surface Area99 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge1,715 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerELLIS COUNTY;ELLIS PRAIRIE SWCD
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection04/02/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX01276
Federal IDTX01276
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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