Carpenter & Bauer Wildlife Marsh Dam

TR-HOLIHAN GULF· Wyoming, New York· Built 1957· Earth· 7 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Carpenter & Bauer Wildlife Marsh Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 7 ft (taller than 0.9% in NY)
Dam Length480 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage58 acre-ft
Normal Storage32 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge176 cfs
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)
NID IDNY00864

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: September 30, 1977
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

DOMINICK PICCIRILLI

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Carpenter & Bauer Wildlife Marsh Dam?

Carpenter & Bauer Wildlife Marsh 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 Carpenter & Bauer Wildlife Marsh Dam?

Carpenter & Bauer Wildlife Marsh Dam is owned by DOMINICK PICCIRILLI (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Carpenter & Bauer Wildlife Marsh Dam built?

Carpenter & Bauer Wildlife Marsh Dam was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 Carpenter & Bauer Wildlife Marsh Dam?

Carpenter & Bauer Wildlife Marsh 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 Carpenter & Bauer Wildlife Marsh Dam?

Carpenter & Bauer Wildlife Marsh Dam has a dam height of 7 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 Carpenter & Bauer Wildlife Marsh Dam last inspected?

Carpenter & Bauer Wildlife Marsh Dam was last inspected on September 30, 1977. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.