Bashakill Wildlife Management Area Dam
Key Takeaway
Bashakill Wildlife Management Area Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1989 and is 37 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 5.1% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 85 ft |
| Dam Type | Other |
| Max Storage | 5.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 781 acres |
| Drainage Area | 46 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
| NID ID | NY01590 |
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 Bashakill Wildlife Management Area Dam?
Bashakill Wildlife Management Area 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 Bashakill Wildlife Management Area Dam?
Bashakill Wildlife Management Area Dam is owned by NYS DEC (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bashakill Wildlife Management Area Dam built?
Bashakill Wildlife Management Area Dam was completed in 1989, making it 37 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 Bashakill Wildlife Management Area Dam?
Bashakill Wildlife Management Area Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bashakill Wildlife Management Area Dam?
Bashakill Wildlife Management Area Dam has a dam height of 8 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 Bashakill Wildlife Management Area Dam last inspected?
Bashakill Wildlife Management Area Dam was last inspected on November 16, 1992. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.