Batavia Kill Watershed Dam #4a
Key Takeaway
Batavia Kill Watershed Dam #4a is classified as high hazard in New York. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 57 ft (taller than 93.8% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 1,400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 29,988 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00570 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
BATAVIA KILL WATERSHED DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Batavia Kill Watershed Dam #4a?
Batavia Kill Watershed Dam #4a is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Batavia Kill Watershed Dam #4a?
Batavia Kill Watershed Dam #4a is owned by BATAVIA KILL WATERSHED DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Batavia Kill Watershed Dam #4a built?
Batavia Kill Watershed Dam #4a was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Batavia Kill Watershed Dam #4a?
Batavia Kill Watershed Dam #4a 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 Batavia Kill Watershed Dam #4a?
Batavia Kill Watershed Dam #4a has a dam height of 57 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 Batavia Kill Watershed Dam #4a last inspected?
Batavia Kill Watershed Dam #4a was last inspected on October 16, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.