Chautauqua 2m Wildlife Dam
Key Takeaway
Chautauqua 2m Wildlife Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 5.1% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 690 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 128 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | NY01352 |
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
NYS DEC
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Chautauqua 2m Wildlife Dam?
Chautauqua 2m Wildlife 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 Chautauqua 2m Wildlife Dam?
Chautauqua 2m Wildlife Dam is owned by NYS DEC (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Chautauqua 2m Wildlife Dam built?
Chautauqua 2m Wildlife Dam was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Chautauqua 2m Wildlife Dam?
Chautauqua 2m Wildlife 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 Chautauqua 2m Wildlife Dam?
Chautauqua 2m Wildlife Dam has a dam height of 8 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 Chautauqua 2m Wildlife Dam last inspected?
Chautauqua 2m Wildlife Dam was last inspected on July 21, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.