Fourth Street East Impoundment Dam
Key Takeaway
Fourth Street East Impoundment Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1987 and is 39 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 77.5% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 830 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 381 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
| NID ID | NY01561 |
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
UNITED STATES ARMY - FORT DRUM DPW
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Fourth Street East Impoundment Dam?
Fourth Street East Impoundment 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 Fourth Street East Impoundment Dam?
Fourth Street East Impoundment Dam is owned by UNITED STATES ARMY - FORT DRUM DPW (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fourth Street East Impoundment Dam built?
Fourth Street East Impoundment Dam was completed in 1987, making it 39 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 Fourth Street East Impoundment Dam?
Fourth Street East Impoundment Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Fourth Street East Impoundment Dam?
Fourth Street East Impoundment Dam has a dam height of 29 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 Fourth Street East Impoundment Dam last inspected?
Fourth Street East Impoundment Dam was last inspected on August 1, 1996. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.