Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam
Texas — Ellis County — TR-WAXAHACHIE CREEK
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Ellis |
| River | TR-WAXAHACHIE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 32.45517, -96.98058 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,609 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,159 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,159 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | July 19, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1958 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | ELLIS COUNTY;ELLIS PRAIRIE SWCD |
Location Map
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.