Buffalo Camp Bayou Reservoir Dam
Buffalo Camp Bayou Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Brazoria County, Texas, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Buffalo Camp Bayou Reservoir Dam
Buffalo Camp Bayou Reservoir Dam is a dam in Brazoria, Texas. The dam is owned by The Dow Chemical Company (private). It impounds the Buffalo Camp Bayou.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 245 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 600 acre-feet. Completed in 1954, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 02/22/1982. That was over 44 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Brazoria |
| River/Stream | Buffalo Camp Bayou |
| Coordinates | 29.04275, -95.47309 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 245 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/22/1982 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04793 |
| Federal ID | TX04793 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |