Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam

Texas — Ellis County — TR-WAXAHACHIE CREEK

Location

StateTexas
CountyEllis
RiverTR-WAXAHACHIE CREEK
Coordinates32.44828, -96.95089

Physical Characteristics

NID Height50 ft
Dam Height50 ft
Dam Length1,600 ft
NID Storage1,181 acre-ft
Max Storage1,181 acre-ft
Surface Area27 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 6, 2014
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1958
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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