Bylow Wildlife Dam
Key Takeaway
Bylow Wildlife Dam is classified as significant hazard in New York. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is other. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 46.3% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 138 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | NY01059 |
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
Daniel Levine;Jeremy Levine;Joseph Banker
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bylow Wildlife Dam?
Bylow Wildlife 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 Bylow Wildlife Dam?
Bylow Wildlife Dam is owned by Daniel Levine;Jeremy Levine;Joseph Banker (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bylow Wildlife Dam built?
Bylow Wildlife 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 Bylow Wildlife Dam?
Bylow Wildlife Dam serves the following purposes: Other, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bylow Wildlife Dam?
Bylow Wildlife 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 Bylow Wildlife Dam last inspected?
Bylow Wildlife Dam was last inspected on October 3, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.