Texas Hollow Wildlife Marsh Dam
Key Takeaway
Texas Hollow Wildlife Marsh Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 9% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 315 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 440 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | NY01420 |
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
NYS DEC
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Texas Hollow Wildlife Marsh Dam?
Texas Hollow Wildlife Marsh 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 Texas Hollow Wildlife Marsh Dam?
Texas Hollow Wildlife Marsh Dam is owned by NYS DEC (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Texas Hollow Wildlife Marsh Dam built?
Texas Hollow Wildlife Marsh Dam was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Texas Hollow Wildlife Marsh Dam?
Texas Hollow Wildlife Marsh 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 Texas Hollow Wildlife Marsh Dam?
Texas Hollow Wildlife Marsh 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 Texas Hollow Wildlife Marsh Dam last inspected?
Texas Hollow Wildlife Marsh Dam was last inspected on September 16, 2008. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.