Texaco Research Center Dam
Texaco Research Center Dam is a concrete dam located in Dutchess County, New York, built in 1860. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Texaco Research Center Dam
The primary purpose of Texaco Research Center Dam is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Chevron/texaco Research & Development Center (private). It impounds the Fishkill Creek near Fishkill.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 206 feet across, has a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 180 square miles. Completed in 1860, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/07/2024.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The New York dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Dutchess |
| Nearest City | Fishkill |
| River/Stream | Fishkill Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.51722, -73.93778 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 206 ft |
| Year Completed | 1860 (166 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 180 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 16,870 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | CHEVRON/TEXACO RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CENTER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/07/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY14845 |
| Federal ID | NY14845 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |