Bridgeview Plaza Dam
Key Takeaway
Bridgeview Plaza Dam is classified as significant hazard in New York. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 5 ft (taller than 0.1% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 288 cfs |
| NID ID | NY14151 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
BRIDGEVIEW SP CORP
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bridgeview Plaza Dam?
Bridgeview Plaza Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Bridgeview Plaza Dam?
Bridgeview Plaza Dam is owned by BRIDGEVIEW SP CORP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Bridgeview Plaza Dam?
Bridgeview Plaza Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bridgeview Plaza Dam?
Bridgeview Plaza Dam has a dam height of 5 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 Bridgeview Plaza Dam last inspected?
Bridgeview Plaza Dam was last inspected on January 11, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.