Allen's Creek East Branch Drainage Project Dam
Key Takeaway
Allen's Creek East Branch Drainage Project Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 53.6% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 195 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 216 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 200 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
| NID ID | NY14915 |
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
TOWN OF PITTSFORD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Allen's Creek East Branch Drainage Project Dam?
Allen's Creek East Branch Drainage Project 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 Allen's Creek East Branch Drainage Project Dam?
Allen's Creek East Branch Drainage Project Dam is owned by TOWN OF PITTSFORD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Allen's Creek East Branch Drainage Project Dam built?
Allen's Creek East Branch Drainage Project Dam was completed in 1995, making it 31 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 Allen's Creek East Branch Drainage Project Dam?
Allen's Creek East Branch Drainage Project Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Allen's Creek East Branch Drainage Project Dam?
Allen's Creek East Branch Drainage Project Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Allen's Creek East Branch Drainage Project Dam last inspected?
Allen's Creek East Branch Drainage Project Dam was last inspected on June 5, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.