Bentley Wildlife Marsh Dam

BAKERSTAND CREEK· Cattaraugus, New York· Built 2001· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Bentley Wildlife Marsh Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 2001 and is 25 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 12.4% in NY)
Dam Length1,100 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage910 acre-ft
Normal Storage220 acre-ft
Surface Area130 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Max Discharge388 cfs
Year Completed2001 (25 years old)
NID IDNY16042

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: June 14, 2001
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

MARTYN Z. & JOAN M. BENTLEY

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bentley Wildlife Marsh Dam?

Bentley Wildlife Marsh 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 Bentley Wildlife Marsh Dam?

Bentley Wildlife Marsh Dam is owned by MARTYN Z. & JOAN M. BENTLEY (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Bentley Wildlife Marsh Dam built?

Bentley Wildlife Marsh Dam was completed in 2001, making it 25 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 Bentley Wildlife Marsh Dam?

Bentley Wildlife Marsh Dam 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 Bentley Wildlife Marsh Dam?

Bentley Wildlife Marsh Dam 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 Bentley Wildlife Marsh Dam last inspected?

Bentley Wildlife Marsh Dam was last inspected on June 14, 2001. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.