Chambers Creek WS SCS Gss 11

TR-ITASCA CREEK· Hill, Texas· Built 1989· Earth· 33 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Other Local Government

Key Takeaway

Chambers Creek WS SCS Gss 11 is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1989 and is 37 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 33 ft (taller than 74.3% in TX)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage246 acre-ft
Normal Storage132 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Year Completed1989 (37 years old)
NID IDTX06908

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

HILL COUNTY;HILL COUNTY BLACKLAND SWCD

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Chambers Creek WS SCS Gss 11?

Chambers Creek WS SCS Gss 11 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Chambers Creek WS SCS Gss 11?

Chambers Creek WS SCS Gss 11 is owned by HILL COUNTY;HILL COUNTY BLACKLAND SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Chambers Creek WS SCS Gss 11 built?

Chambers Creek WS SCS Gss 11 was completed in 1989, making it 37 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Chambers Creek WS SCS Gss 11?

Chambers Creek WS SCS Gss 11 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Chambers Creek WS SCS Gss 11?

Chambers Creek WS SCS Gss 11 has a dam height of 33 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.