G Snyder Wildlife Marsh Dam

TR-ROELIFF JANSEN KILL· Columbia, New York· Built 1960· Earth· 7 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Not Listed

Key Takeaway

G Snyder Wildlife Marsh Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 7 ft (taller than 0.9% in NY)
Dam Length700 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage22 acre-ft
Surface Area21 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge290 cfs
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDNY00403

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: June 23, 1998
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

MARY HANNAH BARBERI

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of G Snyder Wildlife Marsh Dam?

G Snyder Wildlife Marsh 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 G Snyder Wildlife Marsh Dam?

G Snyder Wildlife Marsh Dam is owned by MARY HANNAH BARBERI (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was G Snyder Wildlife Marsh Dam built?

G Snyder Wildlife Marsh Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 G Snyder Wildlife Marsh Dam?

G Snyder Wildlife Marsh 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 G Snyder Wildlife Marsh Dam?

G Snyder Wildlife Marsh Dam has a dam height of 7 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 G Snyder Wildlife Marsh Dam last inspected?

G Snyder Wildlife Marsh Dam was last inspected on June 23, 1998. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.