Texas Hollow Wildlife Marsh Dam dam
Texas Hollow Wildlife Marsh Dam
The Texas Hollow Wildlife Marsh Dam, located in Bennettsburg, Schuyler County, New York, is a state-regulated earth dam completed in 1962 with a primary purpose of "Other." The dam stands at a height of 9 feet and has a length of 315 feet, creating a reservoir with a maximum storage capacity of 54 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the Texas Hollow Creek and has a low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment rating.
The dam's spillway, which is uncontrolled, has a width of 160 feet to manage a maximum discharge of 440 cubic feet per second. The dam's surface area covers 16 acres, with a drainage area of 0.92 square miles. Despite being last inspected in 2008 and not rated for condition assessment, the Texas Hollow Wildlife Marsh Dam continues to serve as a vital structure for water resource management in the region. With state oversight from the NYS DEC, the dam ensures the protection of downstream communities while providing a valuable habitat for wildlife in the area.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the Texas Hollow Wildlife Marsh Dam will appreciate its role in maintaining ecological balance and water storage capacity in the region. The dam's presence on the Texas Hollow Creek not only helps mitigate flood risks but also supports the local ecosystem. With its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam stands as a testament to responsible water infrastructure management in New York State. Future inspections and risk management measures will continue to ensure the safety and effectiveness of this essential water resource structure.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Texas Hollow Wildlife Marsh Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Creek Near Ithaca Ny | 102 cfs | → |
| Sixmile Creek At Bethel Grove | 28 cfs | → |
| Sixmile Creek At Brooktondale Ny | 83 cfs | → |
| Keuka Lake Outlet At Dresden Ny | 170 cfs | → |
| Chemung River At Elmira Ny | 1,760 cfs | → |
| Chemung River At Corning Ny | 142 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Texas Hollow Wildlife Marsh Dam.
Boat launches
- Ny 414 Watkins Glen
- Cayuta Lake Boat Launch
- Seneca Lake Boat Launch
- Lodi Point State Marine Park
- Lamoka Lake
- Pipe Pk Road Schuyler County
Track Texas Hollow Wildlife Marsh Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Texas Hollow Wildlife Marsh Dam
Where does the data for Texas Hollow Wildlife Marsh Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Texas Hollow Wildlife Marsh Dam.