Buffalo Camp Bayou Reservoir Dam
Key Takeaway
Buffalo Camp Bayou Reservoir Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 2.7% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 245 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04793 |
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
THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Buffalo Camp Bayou Reservoir Dam?
Buffalo Camp Bayou Reservoir 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 Buffalo Camp Bayou Reservoir Dam?
Buffalo Camp Bayou Reservoir Dam is owned by THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Buffalo Camp Bayou Reservoir Dam built?
Buffalo Camp Bayou Reservoir Dam was completed in 1954, making it 72 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 Buffalo Camp Bayou Reservoir Dam?
Buffalo Camp Bayou Reservoir Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Buffalo Camp Bayou Reservoir Dam?
Buffalo Camp Bayou Reservoir Dam has a dam height of 9 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 Buffalo Camp Bayou Reservoir Dam last inspected?
Buffalo Camp Bayou Reservoir Dam was last inspected on February 22, 1982. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.