Bed Bug Hill Dam
Key Takeaway
Bed Bug Hill Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 61.3% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 620 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 425 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | NY01499 |
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
RALPH E CHAMBERLAIN
Not Listed
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What is the hazard classification of Bed Bug Hill Dam?
Bed Bug Hill 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 Bed Bug Hill Dam?
Bed Bug Hill Dam is owned by RALPH E CHAMBERLAIN (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bed Bug Hill Dam built?
Bed Bug Hill Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Bed Bug Hill Dam?
Bed Bug Hill Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bed Bug Hill Dam?
Bed Bug Hill Dam has a dam height of 21 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 Bed Bug Hill Dam last inspected?
Bed Bug Hill Dam was last inspected on July 11, 1996. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.