H F Meyers Dam & Dikes
Key Takeaway
H F Meyers Dam & Dikes is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 19.5% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 1,330 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 56 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | NY01004 |
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
HARRY F MEYERS
Not Listed
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What is the hazard classification of H F Meyers Dam & Dikes?
H F Meyers Dam & Dikes 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 H F Meyers Dam & Dikes?
H F Meyers Dam & Dikes is owned by HARRY F MEYERS (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was H F Meyers Dam & Dikes built?
H F Meyers Dam & Dikes was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 H F Meyers Dam & Dikes?
H F Meyers Dam & Dikes 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 H F Meyers Dam & Dikes?
H F Meyers Dam & Dikes has a dam height of 11 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 H F Meyers Dam & Dikes last inspected?
H F Meyers Dam & Dikes was last inspected on October 22, 1976. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.