Hanes & Bontecou Marsh Dam
Key Takeaway
Hanes & Bontecou Marsh Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 7 ft (taller than 0.9% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 152 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | NY13857 |
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
JOHN W HANES
Not Listed
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What is the hazard classification of Hanes & Bontecou Marsh Dam?
Hanes & Bontecou 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 Hanes & Bontecou Marsh Dam?
Hanes & Bontecou Marsh Dam is owned by JOHN W HANES (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hanes & Bontecou Marsh Dam built?
Hanes & Bontecou Marsh Dam was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Hanes & Bontecou Marsh Dam?
Hanes & Bontecou 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 Hanes & Bontecou Marsh Dam?
Hanes & Bontecou 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 Hanes & Bontecou Marsh Dam last inspected?
Hanes & Bontecou Marsh Dam was last inspected on August 17, 1994. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.