Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 8 Dam
High HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Ellis |
| Nearest City | SARDIS |
| River/Stream | TR-WAXAHACHIE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 32.44253, -96.92967 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,007 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,192 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,192 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 122 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,415 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | ELLIS COUNTY;ELLIS PRAIRIE SWCD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/02/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |