Blanchard Recreational Dam & Dike
Key Takeaway
Blanchard Recreational Dam & Dike is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 29.9% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 440 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 45 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | NY01049 |
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
HOWARD BLANCHARD
Not Listed
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What is the hazard classification of Blanchard Recreational Dam & Dike?
Blanchard Recreational 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 Blanchard Recreational Dam & Dike?
Blanchard Recreational Dam & Dike is owned by HOWARD BLANCHARD (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Blanchard Recreational Dam & Dike built?
Blanchard Recreational Dam & Dike was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Blanchard Recreational Dam & Dike?
Blanchard Recreational Dam & Dike 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 Blanchard Recreational Dam & Dike?
Blanchard Recreational Dam & Dike has a dam height of 13 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 Blanchard Recreational Dam & Dike last inspected?
Blanchard Recreational Dam & Dike was last inspected on March 31, 1998. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.