Claude W Camenga Wildlife Dam

TR-TALLETTE CREEK· Madison, New York· Built 1953· Earth· 8 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Claude W Camenga Wildlife Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 5.1% in NY)
Dam Length170 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage62 acre-ft
Normal Storage34 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge157 cfs
Year Completed1953 (73 years old)
NID IDNY01031

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: May 8, 1980
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

CLAUDE W CAMENGA

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Claude W Camenga Wildlife Dam?

Claude W Camenga 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 Claude W Camenga Wildlife Dam?

Claude W Camenga Wildlife Dam is owned by CLAUDE W CAMENGA (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Claude W Camenga Wildlife Dam built?

Claude W Camenga Wildlife Dam was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Claude W Camenga Wildlife Dam?

Claude W Camenga 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 Claude W Camenga Wildlife Dam?

Claude W Camenga 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 Claude W Camenga Wildlife Dam last inspected?

Claude W Camenga Wildlife Dam was last inspected on May 8, 1980. 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.