Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 55 Dam
Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 55 Dam is an earth dam located in Ellis County, Texas, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 55 Dam
The primary purpose of Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 55 Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Ellis County;ellis Prairie Swcd (local government). It impounds the Mesquite Branch.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 2,875 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 123 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,698 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1957, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 02/01/2024.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Ellis |
| River/Stream | Mesquite Branch |
| Coordinates | 32.33782, -97.00519 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,875 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,698 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,698 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 189 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 123 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | ELLIS COUNTY;ELLIS PRAIRIE SWCD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/01/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01306 |
| Federal ID | TX01306 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |