Sleepy Hollow Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Sleepy Hollow Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 43 ft (taller than 88.2% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 287 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00044 |
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
ESTATE OF MOZELLE PIXLEY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sleepy Hollow Lake Dam?
Sleepy Hollow Lake 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 Sleepy Hollow Lake Dam?
Sleepy Hollow Lake Dam is owned by ESTATE OF MOZELLE PIXLEY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sleepy Hollow Lake Dam built?
Sleepy Hollow Lake Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Sleepy Hollow Lake Dam?
Sleepy Hollow Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Sleepy Hollow Lake Dam?
Sleepy Hollow Lake Dam has a dam height of 43 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 Sleepy Hollow Lake Dam last inspected?
Sleepy Hollow Lake Dam was last inspected on September 28, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.