Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 85b Dam

Texas — Ellis County — BELL BRANCH

Location

StateTexas
CountyEllis
RiverBELL BRANCH
Coordinates32.21786, -96.93721

Physical Characteristics

NID Height68 ft
Dam Height68 ft
Dam Length915 ft
NID Storage2,266 acre-ft
Max Storage2,266 acre-ft
Surface Area22 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1968
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerELLIS COUNTY;ELLIS PRAIRIE SWCD

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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