Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 75b Dam
Key Takeaway
Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 75b Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 84.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 2,633 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 89 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | TX01303 |
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 75b Dam?
Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 75b 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 75b Dam?
Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 75b 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 75b Dam built?
Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 75b Dam was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 75b Dam?
Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 75b Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Irrigation, 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 75b Dam?
Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 75b Dam has a dam height of 40 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 75b Dam last inspected?
Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 75b Dam was last inspected on December 15, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.