Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 14 Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyEllis
Nearest CityWAXAHACHIE
River/StreamTR-WAXAHACHIE CREEK
Coordinates32.41350, -96.86744

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length1,192 ft
Year Completed1959 (67 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage507 acre-ft
Max Storage507 acre-ft
Normal Storage78 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,686 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerELLIS COUNTY;ELLIS PRAIRIE SWCD
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection07/19/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX01280
Federal IDTX01280
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Waxahachie Country Club Lake Dam 0.4 mi High Katy Lake Dam 0.8 mi High Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 13 Dam 1.2 mi High Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 15 Dam 1.6 mi High Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 12 Dam 2.0 mi High Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 11 Dam 2.3 mi High Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 9 Dam 2.7 mi High Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 10 Dam 3.1 mi High Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 8 Dam 4.1 mi High Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 17 Dam 4.4 mi High