Beaver Brook Site #1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Beaver Brook Site #1 Dam is classified as high hazard in New York. It was completed in 2002 and is 24 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 | 36 ft (taller than 85.3% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 1,067 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,557 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
| NID ID | NY16084 |
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
Town of Manheim
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Beaver Brook Site #1 Dam?
Beaver Brook Site #1 Dam 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 Beaver Brook Site #1 Dam?
Beaver Brook Site #1 Dam is owned by Town of Manheim (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Beaver Brook Site #1 Dam built?
Beaver Brook Site #1 Dam was completed in 2002, making it 24 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 Beaver Brook Site #1 Dam?
Beaver Brook Site #1 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 Beaver Brook Site #1 Dam?
Beaver Brook Site #1 Dam has a dam height of 36 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 Beaver Brook Site #1 Dam last inspected?
Beaver Brook Site #1 Dam was last inspected on September 29, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.