Buck Ridge Rod & Gun Club Dam
Key Takeaway
Buck Ridge Rod & Gun Club Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1988 and is 38 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 46.3% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
| NID ID | NY01584 |
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
BUCK RIDGE ROD & GUN CLUB INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Buck Ridge Rod & Gun Club Dam?
Buck Ridge Rod & Gun Club 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 Buck Ridge Rod & Gun Club Dam?
Buck Ridge Rod & Gun Club Dam is owned by BUCK RIDGE ROD & GUN CLUB INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Buck Ridge Rod & Gun Club Dam built?
Buck Ridge Rod & Gun Club Dam was completed in 1988, making it 38 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 Buck Ridge Rod & Gun Club Dam?
Buck Ridge Rod & Gun Club Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Buck Ridge Rod & Gun Club Dam?
Buck Ridge Rod & Gun Club Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Buck Ridge Rod & Gun Club Dam last inspected?
Buck Ridge Rod & Gun Club Dam was last inspected on February 10, 1992. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.