Chenango 1 Wildlife Marsh Dam
Key Takeaway
Chenango 1 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 recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 9% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 610 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 41 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 219 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
| NID ID | NY01022 |
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 Chenango 1 Wildlife Marsh Dam?
Chenango 1 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 Chenango 1 Wildlife Marsh Dam?
Chenango 1 Wildlife Marsh Dam is owned by NYS DEC (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Chenango 1 Wildlife Marsh Dam built?
Chenango 1 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 Chenango 1 Wildlife Marsh Dam?
Chenango 1 Wildlife Marsh Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Chenango 1 Wildlife Marsh Dam?
Chenango 1 Wildlife Marsh Dam has a dam height of 9 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 Chenango 1 Wildlife Marsh Dam last inspected?
Chenango 1 Wildlife Marsh Dam was last inspected on November 20, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.