Ben Bradley Wildlife Dam & Dike
Key Takeaway
Ben Bradley Wildlife Dam & Dike is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1951 and is 75 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 19.5% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 257 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
| NID ID | NY01007 |
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
BEN O BRADLEY
Not Listed
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What is the hazard classification of Ben Bradley Wildlife Dam & Dike?
Ben Bradley Wildlife Dam & Dike 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 Ben Bradley Wildlife Dam & Dike?
Ben Bradley Wildlife Dam & Dike is owned by BEN O BRADLEY (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ben Bradley Wildlife Dam & Dike built?
Ben Bradley Wildlife Dam & Dike was completed in 1951, making it 75 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 Ben Bradley Wildlife Dam & Dike?
Ben Bradley Wildlife Dam & Dike 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 Ben Bradley Wildlife Dam & Dike?
Ben Bradley Wildlife Dam & Dike has a dam height of 11 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 Ben Bradley Wildlife Dam & Dike last inspected?
Ben Bradley Wildlife Dam & Dike was last inspected on June 30, 1998. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.