Edward L Terrel Jr Dam #1
Key Takeaway
Edward L Terrel Jr Dam #1 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 Length | 170 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 157 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| NID ID | NY01056 |
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
CLAUDE W CAMENGA
Not Listed
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What is the hazard classification of Edward L Terrel Jr Dam #1?
Edward L Terrel Jr Dam #1 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 Edward L Terrel Jr Dam #1?
Edward L Terrel Jr Dam #1 is owned by CLAUDE W CAMENGA (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Edward L Terrel Jr Dam #1 built?
Edward L Terrel Jr Dam #1 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 Edward L Terrel Jr Dam #1?
Edward L Terrel Jr Dam #1 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 Edward L Terrel Jr Dam #1?
Edward L Terrel Jr Dam #1 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 Edward L Terrel Jr Dam #1 last inspected?
Edward L Terrel Jr Dam #1 was last inspected on May 8, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.