Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 108a Dam
Key Takeaway
Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 108a Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 30.6% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,220 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 203 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05787 |
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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High Hazard 30 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 108a Dam?
Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 108a 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 108a Dam?
Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 108a 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 108a Dam built?
Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 108a Dam was completed in 1981, making it 45 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 108a Dam?
Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 108a 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 108a Dam?
Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 108a Dam has a dam height of 19 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.