Chaumont Swamp Dam
Key Takeaway
Chaumont Swamp Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 100 ft (taller than 98.2% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 9,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Max Storage | 4.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4.5K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 207 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| NID ID | NY01388 |
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
ST LAWRENCE COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Chaumont Swamp Dam?
Chaumont Swamp 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 Chaumont Swamp Dam?
Chaumont Swamp Dam is owned by ST LAWRENCE COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Chaumont Swamp Dam built?
Chaumont Swamp Dam was completed in 1954, making it 72 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 Chaumont Swamp Dam?
Chaumont Swamp Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Chaumont Swamp Dam?
Chaumont Swamp Dam has a dam height of 100 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 Chaumont Swamp Dam last inspected?
Chaumont Swamp Dam was last inspected on July 14, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.