Bennetts Bridge - Dike C
Key Takeaway
Bennetts Bridge - Dike C is classified as high hazard in New York. It was completed in 1914 and is 112 years old. Its primary use is hydroelectric. 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 | 10 ft (taller than 12.4% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 695 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 66.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66.5K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3,500 acres |
| Drainage Area | 191 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1914 (112 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00376 |
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
Not Listed
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What is the hazard classification of Bennetts Bridge - Dike C?
Bennetts Bridge - Dike C 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 Bennetts Bridge - Dike C?
Bennetts Bridge - Dike C is owned by information not available (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bennetts Bridge - Dike C built?
Bennetts Bridge - Dike C was completed in 1914, making it 112 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 Bennetts Bridge - Dike C?
Bennetts Bridge - Dike C serves the following purposes: Hydroelectric, Recreation, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bennetts Bridge - Dike C?
Bennetts Bridge - Dike C has a dam height of 10 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 Bennetts Bridge - Dike C last inspected?
Bennetts Bridge - Dike C was last inspected on August 30, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.