Doyle Wildlife Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Doyle Wildlife Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 56.3% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 183 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | NY01126 |
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
SAW PROPEERTIES LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Doyle Wildlife Pond Dam?
Doyle Wildlife Pond 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 Doyle Wildlife Pond Dam?
Doyle Wildlife Pond Dam is owned by SAW PROPEERTIES LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Doyle Wildlife Pond Dam built?
Doyle Wildlife Pond Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Doyle Wildlife Pond Dam?
Doyle Wildlife Pond 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 Doyle Wildlife Pond Dam?
Doyle Wildlife Pond Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Doyle Wildlife Pond Dam last inspected?
Doyle Wildlife Pond Dam was last inspected on August 3, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.