Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 100 Dam
Key Takeaway
Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 100 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 45 ft (taller than 90.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,690 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 199 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 39 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,043 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | TX01244 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
ELLIS COUNTY;ELLIS PRAIRIE SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 100 Dam?
Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 100 Dam 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 Site 100 Dam?
Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 100 Dam is owned by ELLIS COUNTY;ELLIS PRAIRIE SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 100 Dam built?
Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 100 Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Site 100 Dam?
Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 100 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Debris Control. 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 Site 100 Dam?
Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 100 Dam has a dam height of 45 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.
When was Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 100 Dam last inspected?
Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 100 Dam was last inspected on January 23, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.