Birdseye Hollow Wildlife Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Birdseye Hollow Wildlife Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 23.2% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 1,440 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 272 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 68 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,450 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00907 |
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
NYS DEC
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Birdseye Hollow Wildlife Pond Dam?
Birdseye Hollow Wildlife Pond 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 Birdseye Hollow Wildlife Pond Dam?
Birdseye Hollow Wildlife Pond Dam is owned by NYS DEC (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Birdseye Hollow Wildlife Pond Dam built?
Birdseye Hollow Wildlife Pond Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Birdseye Hollow Wildlife Pond Dam?
Birdseye Hollow Wildlife Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Birdseye Hollow Wildlife Pond Dam?
Birdseye Hollow Wildlife Pond Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Birdseye Hollow Wildlife Pond Dam last inspected?
Birdseye Hollow Wildlife Pond Dam was last inspected on September 16, 2008. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.