Conesus Inlet W M A Dam
Key Takeaway
Conesus Inlet W M A Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 19.5% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 1,790 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 430 acres |
| Drainage Area | 17 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 445 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
| NID ID | NY10949 |
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 - DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Conesus Inlet W M A Dam?
Conesus Inlet W M A 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 Conesus Inlet W M A Dam?
Conesus Inlet W M A Dam is owned by NYS DEC - DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Conesus Inlet W M A Dam built?
Conesus Inlet W M A Dam was completed in 1986, making it 40 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 Conesus Inlet W M A Dam?
Conesus Inlet W M A 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 Conesus Inlet W M A Dam?
Conesus Inlet W M A Dam has a dam height of 11 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 Conesus Inlet W M A Dam last inspected?
Conesus Inlet W M A Dam was last inspected on June 13, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.