Delaware Hunting Club Dam
Key Takeaway
Delaware Hunting Club Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 23.2% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 958 cfs |
| NID ID | NY01633 |
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
DELAWARE HUNTING CLUB INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Delaware Hunting Club Dam?
Delaware Hunting Club 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 Delaware Hunting Club Dam?
Delaware Hunting Club Dam is owned by DELAWARE HUNTING CLUB INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Delaware Hunting Club Dam?
Delaware Hunting Club 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 Delaware Hunting Club Dam?
Delaware Hunting Club Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Delaware Hunting Club Dam last inspected?
Delaware Hunting Club Dam was last inspected on December 31, 1901. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.